Quick answers
- Is St. Francis Commons licensed?
- St. Francis Commons appears on the official license list of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Adult Care Facilities (list dated September 1, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Adult Home; Assisted Living Program”, license number 560-E-009, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can St. Francis Commons have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 60. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is St. Francis Commons?
- 12 Burkle Street, Oswego, NY 13126, New York.
- What is the phone number of St. Francis Commons?
- (315) 326-0870, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Oswego Hospital, Oswego (about 3.2 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: this home’s state license record.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Bishop's Commons at St. Luke0.0 mi · Oswego, NY · capacity 68
- The Gardens by Morningstar0.0 mi · Oswego, NY · capacity 106
- The Maples Adult Living Community8.5 mi · Fulton, NY · capacity 89
- McHarrie Pointe19 mi · Baldwinsville, NY · capacity 47
- Park Terrace at Radisson19 mi · Baldwinsville, NY · capacity 65
- Brookdale Liverpool23 mi · Liverpool, NY · capacity 80
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Oswego Hospital3.2 mi · Oswego, NY
- St Joseph's Hospital Health Center31 mi · Syracuse, NY
- Hutchings Psychiatric Center31 mi · Syracuse, NY
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Adult Home; Assisted Living Program |
|---|---|
| License number | 560-E-009 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 60 |
| Address | 12 Burkle Street, Oswego, NY 13126 |
| State | New York |
| Phone | (315) 326‑0870 |
| Licensing agency | New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Adult Care Facilities |
| Inspection reports | This home’s record on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of New York — New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Adult Care Facilities, list dated September 1, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- State record for this license — inspection and complaint reports, when the state publishes them
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances