St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence

    12 Burkle St, Oswego, NY 13126
    • Assisted Living

    Friendly staff, clean facility, recommended

    My mom loves it and my husband is well cared for - the staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. The facility is bright, clean, and well maintained, with engaging activities, accommodating meals, and a safe, respectful atmosphere; I'm very satisfied and would recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    4.78·(9)

    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 of reviews

    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.

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    Location

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    St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence is located at 12 Burkle St, Oswego, NY, 13126.

    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.

    People often ask...

    St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,581 per month.

    St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence offers assisted living.

    There are 21 photos of St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 12 Burkle St, Oswego, NY 13126.

    No, St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In New York, the State Department of Health licenses adult care facilities and assisted living programs, posting relicensure surveys, complaint investigations, and inspections.

    License number14930
    Facility typeAdult Home
    Capacity60 residents
    LicenseeSt. Francis Commons, Inc.
    EffectiveNovember 5th, 2013
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    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    12

    Citations

    7

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    17 Sept 2025Licensure
    Identified six deficiencies across multiple areas, including admissions, resident services, personnel, environmental standards, and retention standards.
    • 487.4 (a)Admission standards
    • 487.7 (f) (5)Resident services
    • 487.7 (g) (1) (ii-xiv)Resident services
    • 487.9 (a) (15)Personnel
    • 487.11 (k) (1-3)Environmental standards
    • 494.4 (c)Admission and retention standards
    12 Sept 2025Inspection
    Cited one violation related to records and reports.
    • 487.10 (e) (1) (i)Records and reports
    21 Mar 2025Complaint
    Cited a deficiency in admission standards.
    • 487.4 (c) (5)Admission standards
    21 Nov 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified in the complaint survey.
    02 Oct 2024Complaint
    Cited one violation related to admission and retention standards.
    • 494.4 (c)Admission and retention standards
    20 Aug 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
    17 Apr 2024Licensure
    Observed no deficiencies.
    17 Nov 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
    07 Dec 2022Licensure
    Identified two deficiencies related to resident services and admission and retention standards during relicensure survey.
    • 487.7 (f) (5)Resident services
    • 494.4 (c)Admission and retention standards
    04 Oct 2022Complaint
    Cited a deficiency related to resident services. One violation identified.
    • 487.7 (d) (1) (i)Resident services
    24 Jan 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.

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