The Hawthorne

The Hawthorne

Overview of The Hawthorne

The Hawthorne offers assisted living in Rochester, NY, with support for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while each resident lives in an apartment. Respite care is also available, which may make the community a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs a short-term break.

The community has 42 beds and 38 one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment gives a resident a dedicated bedroom within the living space, while the pet-friendly policy allows a resident to keep a pet as part of the move. St. John’s Meadows operates The Hawthorne.

An on-site doctor’s office and laboratory services allow residents to attend medical appointments and have testing done within the community. Enclosed outdoor courtyards provide outdoor space on the property.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 42

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyMonroe

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Hawthorne is legally operated by St. John's Meadows.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Diabetic Management
Podiatry Assistance
24-Hour Nursing
Medication ManagementListed as: Medication management, including assistance administering injections

Additional Services

4 services
Respite Care
Fine Dining Three Times Daily
Laundry & Linen
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowedVisiting pets welcome.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard

Room Accommodations

Room Types
1 Bedroom

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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 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.

Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (25% above)
• Inspection violation rate (29% above)
2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (17% below)
• Violations per inspection (9% 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. 79.0 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. 54.0 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%55% This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (71% vs. NY avg 55%).↑ 16% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 46.0 This facility has had 33% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer

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. 1518.0 This facility has 17% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (15 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 17% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.12.3 This facility has 9% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.1 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 9% better

Places of interest near The Hawthorne

Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to The Hawthorne's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Rochester

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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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 violations, 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 violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Mount View Assisted Living
AL
Lockport (City Of Lockport)
156
Facility 156
NY AVG 121
Rank #88 / 309
Yes-Mount View Assisted Living, Inc8
25%
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NY AVG 55%
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4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
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0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #83 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
The Village at Mill Landing
AL
MC
Rochester (Ridgemont)
150
Facility 150
NY AVG 121
Rank #95 / 309
Yes
19
Facility 19
NY AVG 54
Rank #281 / 330
Wrp Operating Greece LLC16
19%
Facility 19%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #58 / 301
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #132 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #72 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
GrandeVille Senior Living Community
AL
ADC
MC
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
115
Facility 115
NY AVG 121
Rank #142 / 309
Yes
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 54
Rank #205 / 330
Grande'ville Senior Living Community, LLC11
45%
Facility 45%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #162 / 301
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #177 / 301
1.1
Facility 1.1
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #143 / 301
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Crimson Ridge Meadows
AL
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
52
Facility 52
NY AVG 121
Rank #270 / 309
No
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 54
Rank #288 / 330
Peregrine Properties Of Upstate LLC8
25%
Facility 25%
NY AVG 55%
Rank #74 / 301
4
Facility 4
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #98 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
NY AVG 2.3
Rank #83 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed-
The Hawthorne
AL
W Rochester42No-St. John's Meadows771%152.1--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

The Hawthorne is located in W Rochester, 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 The Hawthorne

Who is the owner of The Hawthorne?

The Hawthorne is legally operated by St. John's Meadows.

Are pets allowed at The Hawthorne?

No, The Hawthorne has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Hawthorne?

The team at The Hawthorne can be reached at klefrois@stjohnsliving.org.

Does The Hawthorne operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Hawthorne is registered as a non-profit in NY.

How many beds does The Hawthorne have?

The Hawthorne has 42 beds.

Has The Hawthorne had any violations?

The Hawthorne has had 15 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of The Hawthorne?

Yes — there are 9 photos of The Hawthorne in the photo gallery on this page.

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