Overview of Pineview Commons H.f.a

Pineview Commons H.F.A. sits at 201 South Melcher Street in Johnstown, a small Fulton County city in upstate New York. The 94-bed adult home, run by Pineview Commons, LLC, is set in a very walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 72), where most daily errands are reachable on foot. For a community of this size in a small city, that’s a practical advantage for families and visiting staff alike.

The care model here is built around consistent on-site support. Nursing services run around the clock, and continuous supervision is part of the standard offering. Physicians and specialists come to the facility on a regular basis, which reduces the logistical load on residents and families. Transportation is available when outside appointments are necessary.

Meals are home-cooked and planned with input from a registered dietitian, giving daily dining a level of nutritional structure that goes beyond cafeteria basics. An in-house beauty parlor rounds out the on-site amenities.

New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care conducts inspection oversight for adult homes in the state. Inspection themes at this facility have covered medication management, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, dietary and food service, and housekeeping and upkeep.

Pineview Commons H.F.A. is one of the larger adult homes in Fulton County, with round-the-clock nursing and built-in specialist access. For older adults who need structured, supervised daily care without relocating far from home, it covers the core bases.

Bed community size
94-bed community Rank #517 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 517th out of 736 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #581 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 581st out of 1,150 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyFulton
License Number280-F-034

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NamePineview Commons, LLC

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Housekeeping
Laundry
Transportation

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 enforcement actions 56 violations 4 complaints 7 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, 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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #293 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 293rd out of 616 homes we track in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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 6 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (286% above)
• Violations per inspection (400% above)
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (61% above)
• Inspections with violations (50% above)
• Inspection violation rate (95% above)
2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total complaints (95% below)
• Complaints per year (95% below)

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 79 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation. 54 This facility has 25% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 71%44% This facility has 27 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (71% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 27% worse Rank #240 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 240th out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 64 This facility has 50% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 86%44% This facility has 42 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (86% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 42% worse Rank #240 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 240th out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 06 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (0 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5614.5 This facility has 286% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (56 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 286% worse Rank #310 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 310th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 8.01.6 This facility has 400% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 400% worse Rank #309 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 309th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 479 This facility has 95% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 95% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.815.8 This facility has 95% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 95% better

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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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IL
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294
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Pineview Commons H.F.A.
AL
Johnstown
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 160
Rank #517 / 736
No
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 64
Rank #581 / 1,150
-
85
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NY AVG 83
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7
71%
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56
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NY AVG 14.5
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Facility 8.0
NY AVG 1.6
Rank #309 / 316
-
The Nottingham
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MC
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SNF
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64
Facility 64
NY AVG 160
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91
Facility 91
NY AVG 83
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14
43%
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NY AVG 44.4%
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7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
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IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
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60
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NY AVG 160
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74
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92
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Pineview Commons H.F.A. is located in Johnstown, 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 Pineview Commons H.F.A.

Who is the owner of Pineview Commons H.F.A.?

Pineview Commons H.F.A. is legally operated by Pineview Commons, LLC.

Is Pineview Commons H.F.A. in a walkable area?

Pineview Commons H.F.A. has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Pineview Commons H.F.A.?

According to NY state health department records, Pineview Commons H.F.A.'s license number is 280-F-034.

Are pets allowed at Pineview Commons H.F.A.?

No, Pineview Commons H.F.A. has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Pineview Commons H.F.A. have?

Pineview Commons H.F.A. has 94 beds.

Has Pineview Commons H.F.A. had any violations?

Pineview Commons H.F.A. has had 56 reported violations since 2021 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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