Overview of St. Francis Park

St. Francis Park is situated on South Park Avenue in Hamburg, New York. This community has 36 beds and is managed by St. Francis Geriatric and Healthcare Services, Inc. It operates under a state license as an Enriched Housing Program. This model focus on independent living with added support services.

It is not classified as a nursing home or a standard assisted living facility. Residents must be at least 65 years old to live here.

The facility includes several on-site amenities: there is an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a salon with barber services. Massage therapy is also available. Each unit features a full kitchen, though residents may choose to have meals delivered to their rooms.

Transportation for medical appointments and home monitoring during travel are provided. For visitors, the facility offers dedicated guest rooms and organizes monthly group outings.

St. Francis Park does not offer clinical or medical care. The program is intended for individuals who can manage their own health needs independently while utilizing non-medical support services. It is important for prospective residents to distinguish between this support-based environment and a medical facility.

For seniors in the Hamburg area seeking a smaller residential environment with consistent support, St. Francis Park provides an alternative to traditional institutional care.

Bed community size
36-bed community Rank #717 / 742Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 717th out of 742 homes in New York for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #472 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 472nd out of 1169 homes in New York for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
StatusActive
CountyErie
License Number240-S-129

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameSt. Francis Geriatric And Healthcare Services, Inc

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age65
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautiful Living Spaces
Transportation To Medical Appointments
Group Activities And Happy Hours
Housekeeping & Laundry Service
Indoor Pool
Available On-Site Salon
Massage Therapy And More
Specific ProgramsHousekeeping and linen service, Security, maintenance and groundskeeping, Transportation to scheduled medical appointments, Access to our indoor pool, fitness room, and full-sized kitchens, On-site activities and happy hours, Wellness programs, Barber and salon services, Catering, Home monitoring while away, Dry cleaning, Massage therapy, In-suite meal delivery, Monthly trips and outings, Guest room accommodations

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

16 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #7 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 7th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 99 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 16 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (29% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with citations (at NY avg)
6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (46% below)
• Citations per year (46% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
• Complaints per bed (88% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection July 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 713 This facility has 46% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 46% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.42.6 This facility has 46% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↓ 46% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.81.4 This facility has 29% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 29% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 49 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 44 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 100%44% This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 279 This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.415.8 This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.4 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 97% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.060.50 This facility has 88% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.06 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 88% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 015 This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 12, 2025 complaint investigation found one resident services violation with an approved plan of correction.
  • October 4, 2023 renewal survey cited two resident services violations, both corrected with approved plans of correction.
  • July 18, 2025 complaint survey found no violations or deficiencies.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New York

St. Francis Park is located in Hamburg, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York State.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Francis Park

Who is the owner of St. Francis Park?

St. Francis Park is legally operated by St. Francis Geriatric and Healthcare Services, Inc.

Is St. Francis Park in a walkable area?

St. Francis Park has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of St. Francis Park?

According to NY state health department records, St. Francis Park's license number is 240-S-129.

Are pets allowed at St. Francis Park?

No, St. Francis Park has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does St. Francis Park have?

St. Francis Park has 36 beds.

Are there photos of St. Francis Park?

Yes — there are 10 photos of St. Francis Park in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of St. Francis Park?

St. Francis Park is located at 5229 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075.

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