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Kaleida Health

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Great Job if you have zero initiative - Anonymous employee Kaleida Health Employee Review

2.0
Jan 23, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation is ok as are benefits. I wasn't a nurse and I think that maybe a different picture than what I portray below - but everyone I know who's been there and gone have been much happier after they've moved on, so take that for whatever it's worth.

Cons

If you're a go getter who asks a lot of questions and wants to get things done, you'll hate it here! Where I worked upper management seemed afraid of smart, innovative people who wanted to be more efficient and cost effective. In the rare cases where feedback and opinions were asked for, while they'd often acknowledge a great idea you'd never be allowed to follow through on it. On a few occasions I did see where truly YEARS later changes were finally implemented but the person who's idea it was originally never got any credit or acknowledgement ... Other than management that were too afraid of bright staff there were also LOTS of staff who were constantly playing the CYA game - this seemed to be ingrained for long tenured employees (15-20 yrs +) because my observation was that if they were good at their job it wasn't like someone else was eyeing it, yet many of the administrative staff acted as if everyone was after their job. Where I worked staff were super territorial and not welcoming in the least of new staff or ideas ... really just a depressing work environment that I'm glad to be rid of

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5.0
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Pros

People are fun to work with. Love taking care of our community.

Cons

Short staffed and they take a long time to post positions they know will be vacant.

1.0
Feb 24, 2026
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Pros

Quality care seems to exist only in isolated pockets within this organization. Overall, the leadership culture feels toxic and disconnected from frontline staff and the community’s needs. The community deserves far better healthcare than what is currently being delivered, and under the present leadership structure, meaningful improvement seems unlikely in the foreseeable future. At the same time, the executive team’s combined compensation reportedly exceeding $20 million before bonuses.... this should raises serious concerns about priorities, accountability, ethics, and stewardship of resources.

Cons

This is one of the worst-run healthcare organizations in New York full stop. Executive leadership appears deeply disconnected from frontline realities, and the culture at the top feels toxic. Decisions seem driven by optics and outside consultants rather than patient care or operational stability. Financial stewardship inspires little confidence, and transparency is lacking. Board oversight feels passive and ineffective. The organization appears to be under significant financial strain, with visible pressure on operations and resources. Staff morale is extremely low, trust in leadership is minimal, and confidence in long-term stability is weak. Employees and the community deserve accountable leadership, ethical management, and a clear commitment to patient-centered care.

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