The Hearth on James is a distinguished community seamlessly combining premier living with affordability. Offering both independent living homes and assisted living apartments, this gem ensures a comprehensive senior experience that doesn’t compromise on quality. Conveniently nestled in central Syracuse, with easy access to highways and major hospitals, it stands as a prime choice for families seeking efficient and hassle-free living.
Choose from studio or one-bedroom apartments, each boasting its own unique flair like the Rugby or Deluxe rooms. With round-the-clock support, this New York haven guarantees seniors receive exceptional care, lifting the burden of chores and serving delectable meals. A dedicated team of professionals provides personalized attention, placing immense value on independence. The Hearth on James transcends being merely an affordable assisted living option. It’s a sanctuary that nurtures well-being and celebrates the golden years in style.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Rank #492 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 492nd 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.Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
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Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
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Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
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Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2010
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2010
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Syracuse's city center to The Hearth on James NY's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.54 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph's Health Hospital)
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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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| Atria Riverdale | AL IL MC | The Bronx (Riverdale) | 204
Facility
204
NY AVG
160
Rank
#157 / 736 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
NY AVG
64
Rank
#131 / 1,150 | Atr New York Lh, Inc | 6 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#164 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
6
Rank
#145 / 323 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#86 / 323 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#73 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Bristal at Lynbrook | AL IL MC | Lynbrook (Village Of Lynbrook) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#164 / 736 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
NY AVG
64
Rank
#617 / 1,150 | Lynbrook Senior Care, LLC | 6 | 17%
Facility
17%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#47 / 323 | 6
Facility
6
NY AVG
6
Rank
#237 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#43 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| The Bristal at Armonk | AL IL MC | Armonk | 171
Facility
171
NY AVG
160
Rank
#278 / 736 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NY AVG
64
Rank
#837 / 1,150 | Armonk Senior Care LLC | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#91 / 323 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 323 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#31 / 323 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#43 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Bristal at York Avenue | AL IL MC | New York (Manhattan) | 132
Facility
132
NY AVG
160
Rank
#379 / 736 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
NY AVG
64
Rank
#80 / 1,150 | York Avenue Senior Care LLC | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
NY AVG
56.5%
Rank
#131 / 323 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
6
Rank
#169 / 323 | 2
Facility
2
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#59 / 323 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NY AVG
2.2
Rank
#65 / 323 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| The Hearth on James NY | AL IL | Syracuse (Northside) | - | Yes |
78
Facility
78
NY AVG
64
Rank
#492 / 1,150 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
The Hearth on James NY is in the Northside neighborhood of Syracuse.
The Hearth on James NY has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The Hearth on James NY has been operating for approximately 38 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, The Hearth on James NY allows residents to bring their pets.
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Hearth on James NY in the photo gallery on this page.
The Hearth on James NY is located at 830 James St, Syracuse, NY 13203.
(315) 760-5647 will put you in contact with the team at The Hearth on James NY.
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