Woodlawn Commons
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Saratoga Springs, NY

Woodlawn Commons

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Saratoga Springs, NY

Overview of Woodlawn Commons

Woodlawn Commons offers assisted living and independent living in Saratoga Springs, NY. Independent living provides a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident remains in an apartment. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 42 beds. Residents can choose one bedroom or two bedroom apartments, with two bedroom apartments designated for independent living. Full kitchens are available in the units, while assisted living apartments include an in unit kitchenette, giving residents space to prepare food at home. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in their apartment.

There are places to eat and care for personal grooming. Georgia’s Restaurant and an in house hair salon are available on site, allowing residents to dine and receive hair services within the community. Activities include game and movie nights, special guests, community outings and exercise classes, giving residents scheduled options for recreation, socializing and physical activity.

Woodlawn Commons is owned by The Wesley Community and operated by Woodlawn Apartments.

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
CountySaratoga

Ownership & Operating Entity

Woodlawn Commons is legally operated by Woodlawn Apartments, Inc.

Additional Services

2 services
Cable Tv, Phone, And Internet Included
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
In-House Restaurant (Georgia's Restaurant)
Emergency Call System
Activitiesgame and movie nights, special guests, community outings, exercise classes

Room Accommodations

Room Types
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Full Kitchens (In Units) In-Unit Kitchenette (Assisted Living Option)

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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 (51% above)
2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (28% below)
• Violations per inspection (4% 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. 6 9.0 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the New York average (6 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory violation. 5 4.0 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. 83% 55% This facility has 28 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (83% vs. NY avg 55%).↑ 28% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2 6.0 This facility has had 67% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer

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. 13 18.0 This facility has 28% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (13 vs. NY avg 18).↓ 28% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.2 2.3 This facility has 4% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (2.2 vs. NY avg 2.3).↓ 4% better

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Saratoga Springs's city center to Woodlawn Commons'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-
Woodlawn Commons
AL
IL
Saratoga Springs 42 No - Woodlawn Apartments, Inc 683%132.2 - -

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

Woodlawn Commons is located in Saratoga Springs, 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 Woodlawn Commons

Who is the owner of Woodlawn Commons?

Woodlawn Commons is legally operated by Woodlawn Apartments, Inc.

Are pets allowed at Woodlawn Commons?

No, Woodlawn Commons has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Woodlawn Commons?

The team at Woodlawn Commons can be reached at info@thewesleycommunity.org.

How many beds does Woodlawn Commons have?

Woodlawn Commons has 42 beds.

Has Woodlawn Commons had any violations?

Woodlawn Commons has had 13 reported violations according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Are there photos of Woodlawn Commons?

Yes — there are 50 photos of Woodlawn Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Woodlawn Commons provide?

Woodlawn Commons offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.

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