Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke

Overview of Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke is an assisted living community in Oswego, NY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs this support and prefers either a studio or one-bedroom apartment.

Bishop’s Commons operates the community and has 68 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall capacity. Residents may keep pets, and educational programs such as Alzheimer’s Association presentations offer opportunities to learn about dementia related topics. Views of the Oswego River, canal and falls give residents an on-site setting where they can look out over these surrounding features. Available apartments include studios, with a single-room layout, and one-bedroom apartments, which provide a separate bedroom and living space.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 68

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

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyOswego

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke is legally operated by Bishop's Commons, Inc.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staff

Additional Services

2 services
Enriched Living
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowedVisiting pets welcome.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activitieseducational programs (e.g. alzheimer's association presentations)
Highlights
  • Scenic hillside location overlooking oswego river, canal, and falls

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 BedroomFloor plans as listed by the community: Traditional - C

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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.

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

1 enforcement action

This facility has 1 enforcement action. 77% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.6.

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Inspections with violations (125% above)
3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (22% below)
• Violations per inspection (70% below)
• Inspection violation rate (22% below)

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

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 21 9.0 This facility has had 133% more total inspections than the New York average (21 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 133% more
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation. 9 4.0 This facility has 125% more inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (9 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 125% worse
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 43% 55% This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (43% vs. NY avg 55%).↓ 12% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 17 6.0 This facility has had 183% more complaint visits than the New York average (17 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 183% more

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

This Facility NY Average vs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 14 18.0 This facility has 22% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (14 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 22% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 0.7 2.3 This facility has 70% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.7 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 70% better

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oswego's city center to Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around New York State

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.
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.
Brooklyn Adult Care Center
AL
Brooklyn (Cypress Hills)
210
Facility 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
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
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
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
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-
Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke
AL
Oswego 68 No - Bishop's Commons, Inc 2143%140.7 - -

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

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke is located in Oswego, 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 Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke

Who is the owner of Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke?

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke is legally operated by Bishop's Commons, Inc.

Are pets allowed at Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke?

No, Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke has a no-pet policy.

Does Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke is registered as a non-profit in NY.

How many beds does Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke have?

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke has 68 beds.

Has Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke had any violations?

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke has had 14 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke?

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What levels of care does Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke provide?

Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke offers Assisted Living.

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