Pricing ranges from
    $4,581 – 5,955/month

    St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence

    12 Burkle St, Oswego, NY, 13126
    4.8 · 8 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Bright, clean, caring, excellent meals.

    I'm extremely satisfied with this senior living community. It's bright, clean, professionally run and close to home; the staff are caring, respectful and responsive, the meals are excellent and accommodate preferences, and activities are engaging - my loved one is well cared for and loves it.

    Pricing

    $4,581+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,497+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $5,955+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.75 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Attentive, caring and respectful staff
    • Friendly, helpful and responsive employees
    • Clean, bright and welcoming facility
    • Well-run and professionally managed
    • Engaging, varied activities and entertainment
    • Meals of high quality and dining excellence
    • Meals accommodated to resident preferences
    • Safe environment with good security and maintenance
    • Residents feel loved, happy and well cared for
    • Close to home / convenient location
    • High overall satisfaction from family members

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The review summaries present a uniformly positive picture of St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of care, the demeanor and responsiveness of staff, the cleanliness and brightness of the facility, and the variety and quality of activities and dining. Family members repeatedly state high satisfaction—using words such as "very happy," "mom loves it," and "taking good care of my husband"—which indicates strong family-level approval of the services provided.

    Care quality and staff: The most prominent theme across the reviews is the consistent praise for the staff and the care they provide. Reviewers describe staff as extremely caring, respectful, cheerful, friendly, and responsive. Multiple summaries note that residents are treated with respect and warmth and that staff keep residents involved and engaged. Comments such as "taking good care of my husband," "well loved, cared for," and "residents kept involved" emphasize both medical/physical care and emotional support. The frequency and uniformity of these remarks suggest that attentive interpersonal care is a core strength of the community.

    Facilities, safety and management: Reviewers repeatedly describe the facility as clean, bright, welcoming and professionally run. Several summaries explicitly call out good security and maintenance, and the environment is characterized as both caring and safe. Phrases like "clean and professionally run," "bright and clean facility," and "very good security and maintenance" indicate that operational aspects (housekeeping, maintenance, safety protocols) meet or exceed family expectations. The combination of cleanliness and active maintenance reinforces the impression of competent, organized management.

    Dining and accommodations: Dining and meal service are another clear strength. Reviews cite "excellent food and dining," as well as the facility's flexibility in accommodating meal preferences. This suggests not only quality food but also personalized service and consideration of individual dietary needs and tastes. Positive dining experiences contribute to overall resident satisfaction and are explicitly mentioned alongside other high-rated service areas.

    Activities and social engagement: Multiple reviewers highlight the breadth and quality of activities and entertainment—describing them as engaging, varied, and excellent. The community appears to prioritize keeping residents involved through social and recreational programming, which reviewers connect to resident happiness and a "positive and loving environment." The presence of cheerful activities and involvement opportunities supports both social and emotional well-being.

    Notable patterns and limitations: There are no negative comments or specific concerns reported in the provided summaries; the feedback is overwhelmingly positive and consistent across multiple independent points (staff, cleanliness, food, activities, and safety). While this unanimity is a strong endorsement, it also suggests potential reporting bias—these summaries reflect satisfied residents and family members and may not capture neutral or negative experiences. For a fully rounded evaluation, prospective residents or families might still consider visiting, asking for recent inspection reports, or requesting references to confirm these consistently positive impressions.

    Bottom line: Based on the supplied summaries, St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence excels in staff warmth and responsiveness, cleanliness and professional management, high-quality and accommodating dining, active programming that keeps residents engaged, and reliable maintenance and security. Family members report high satisfaction and confidence that their loved ones are well cared for. No concerns were raised in these summaries, though the uniformly positive nature of the feedback suggests verifying current conditions through a visit or additional sources if desired.

    Location

    Map showing location of St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence

    About St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence

    St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence sits at 12 Burkle St. in Oswego, NY, and belongs to the St. Luke Family of Caring, a non-profit group that takes care of over 300 people every day in the area, and you'll find it right on the St. Luke healthcare campus, close to hospitals, pharmacies, parks, and cafes, so getting out or receiving care nearby doesn't take too much effort. The place can hold about 60 residents in either private or semi-private rooms, and every room has a private bathroom, cable TV, a kitchenette, phone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and can come furnished if needed, with wheelchair access and support for non-ambulatory residents, so people who need help moving around can be comfortable. They run an NY State-licensed Assisted Living Program, and their help covers daily things like bathing, dressing, medication, and managing transfers, with 12-16 hour nursing care, 24-hour staff nearby, and a call button if someone needs quick help, and their team includes a Director of Senior Services, Health Services personnel, and Activities staff. The setting feels pretty warm and homelike, with shared spaces like a movie theater, activity room, arts room, library, and a dining area where they serve meals all day with options for allergies or diabetes, so eating well isn't a problem. Beyond that, there are scheduled activities and resident-run clubs, plus programs in music, fitness, and arts, and folks can go outside for programs, spa time, walking paths, or do "maker" activities, so staying busy and social is easy for those willing to join in. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, move-in help, and concierge services are available, so daily chores don't get overwhelming. St. Francis Commons offers a more relaxed and homelike setting compared to large nursing homes, and their goal is to let seniors keep their independence and dignity while making sure support is there as needed. Along with their own health and safety checks, they host educational and wellness programs, like health screenings across Oswego County. The residence is also connected to Bishop's Commons Enriched Housing Residence and St. Luke Health Services, so different care needs can be met on the same campus. Reviewers have given the place a 4.5 out of 5 from four reviews, and the focus seems set on a welcoming, safe community where residents can be active, comfortable, and supported each day.

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