St. Columban’s on the Lake offers assisted living and independent living in Silver Creek, New York. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living without daily care. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.
The community has 57 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms and apartments with one bedroom offer a choice between a single private room and a larger apartment layout. Residents have access to a hair salon, fitness room, walking paths, gardens, gazebos, and an outdoor events pavilion for grooming, exercise, time outside, and community activities.
There is plenty to do. Residents can join exercise classes, go fishing, craft, garden, attend live entertainment and movie nights, and take part in organized games. Catholic religious services are also available. St. Columban’s on the Lake is operated by St Columban’s on the Lake, Home for Well-Aged.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
57Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
St. Columban’s on the Lake is legally operated by St Columban's on the Lake, Home for Well-Aged Inc.
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.
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.
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 9.0 | This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 4.0 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 50% | 55% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (50% vs. NY avg 55%).↓ 5% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 6.0 | This facility has had 83% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 83% fewer |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 18.0 | This facility has 83% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 83% better |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 2.3 | This facility has 35% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.5 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 35% better |
3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Silver Creek's city center to St. Columban’s on the Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Brooklyn Adult Care Center | AL | Brooklyn (Cypress Hills) | 210
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210
NY AVG
121
Rank
#16 / 309 | No |
90
Facility
90
NY AVG
54
Rank
#41 / 330 | Brooklyn Adult Care Center, LLC | 14 | 21%
Facility
21%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#67 / 301 | 13
Facility
13
NY AVG
6
Rank
#251 / 301 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#82 / 301 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#47 / 301 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Atria Riverdale | AL IL MC | The Bronx (Riverdale) | 204
Facility
204
NY AVG
121
Rank
#18 / 309 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
NY AVG
54
Rank
#21 / 330 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 6 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#101 / 301 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#101 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#58 / 301 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#57 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Whisper Woods of Smithtown | AL MC | Smithtown (Town Of Smithtown) | 136
Facility
136
NY AVG
121
Rank
#113 / 309 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NY AVG
54
Rank
#272 / 330 | Bsl Smithtown Operations, Inc | 4 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Sunrise of Holbrook | AL MC | Holbrook (Town Of Islip) | 109
Facility
109
NY AVG
121
Rank
#153 / 309 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
NY AVG
54
Rank
#217 / 330 | Gwc - Holbrook, Inc | 3 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
55%
Rank
#1 / 301 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#75 / 301 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 301 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NY AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 301 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
| St. Columban’s on the Lake | AL IL | Silver Creek | 57 | No | - | St Columban's On The Lake, Home For Well-Aged Inc | 2 | 50% | 1 | 3 | 1.5 | - | - |
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St. Columban’s on the Lake is located in Silver Creek, New York State.
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St. Columban’s on the Lake is legally operated by St Columban's on the Lake, Home for Well-Aged Inc.
No, St. Columban’s on the Lake has a no-pet policy.
The team at St. Columban’s on the Lake can be reached at sistercorona@stcolumbanshome.org.
St. Columban’s on the Lake is registered as a non-profit in NY.
St. Columban’s on the Lake has 57 beds.
St. Columban’s on the Lake has had 3 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Yes — there are 36 photos of St. Columban’s on the Lake in the photo gallery on this page.
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