St. Francis Park
Independent Living · Erie County, NY

Overview of St. Francis Park

St. Francis Park is a 36-bed enriched housing program at 5229 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, New York, Erie County, owned by St. Francis Geriatric and Healthcare Services, Inc. Minimum age is 65. The community emphasizes independent living with structured support services and extensive amenities.

Amenities total seven distinct offerings: beautiful living spaces, medical transportation, group activities and happy hours, housekeeping and laundry service, indoor pool, on-site salon, and massage therapy. Programming spans wellness, security, groundskeeping, fitness access, full kitchens, barber services, catering, home monitoring, dry cleaning, meal delivery to units, monthly outings, and guest accommodations. Daily fresh-prepared meals offer two service styles: self-serve buffet or waited restaurant service. Housekeeping and linen service included.

Inspection history reflects solid performance with caveat of prior enforcement action. Five inspections from July 2021 through July 2025 averaged 1.8 deficiencies annually, 65 percent better than New York average of 5.1. July 2025 complaint investigation found zero deficiencies. Prior violations centered consistently on resident services and operational documentation: June 2025 cited one resident services violation; October 2023 relicensure cited two resident services violations; February 2022 cited one records and reports violation; July 2021 relicensure cited three violations spanning operating certificates, resident services, and environmental standards.

November 2021 enforcement action (Stipulation & Order #: ACF-21-112) indicates facility agreed to formal state compliance requirements. All cited deficiencies included approved correction plans. Complaint rate 5.6 per 100 beds versus state average 49.9 demonstrates minimal resident and family dissatisfaction.

Families evaluating St. Francis Park should verify current resident services protocols and request clarification on the 2021 enforcement action and its remediation before placement decision.

Bed community size
36-bed community Rank #726 / 751Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 726th out of 751 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #471 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 471st out of 1168 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
StatusActive
CountyErie
License Number240-S-129

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameSt. Francis Geriatric And Healthcare Services, Inc.

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age65
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautiful Living Spaces
Transportation To Medical Appointments
Group Activities And Happy Hours
Housekeeping & Laundry Service
Indoor Pool
Available On-Site Salon
Massage Therapy And More
Specific ProgramsHousekeeping and linen service, Security, maintenance and groundskeeping, Transportation to scheduled medical appointments, Access to our indoor pool, fitness room, and full-sized kitchens, On-site activities and happy hours, Wellness programs, Barber and salon services, Catering, Home monitoring while away, Dry cleaning, Massage therapy, In-suite meal delivery, Monthly trips and outings, Guest room accommodations.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDaily fresh-prepared meals are available to residents in our beautiful on-site dining rooms. Residents can choose from two different dining options: self-serve, buffet style or restaurant style, waited on like in an off-site restaurant.

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.

Above the New York average for nursing homes.

New York nursing homes benchmark: C 74/100

Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the New York average for nursing homes.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (29% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Inspections with citations (at NY avg)
7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (46% below)
• Citations per year (46% below)
• Total inspections (56% below)
• Total complaints (97% below)
• Complaints per year (97% below)
• Complaints per bed (88% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection July 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 49 This facility has 56% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 56% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 44 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 100%44% This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse

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

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 713 This facility has 46% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 46% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.42.6 This facility has 46% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↓ 46% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.81.4 This facility has 29% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 29% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 279 This facility has 97% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 97% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.415.8 This facility has 97% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0.4 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 97% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.060.50 This facility has 88% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.06 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 88% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 015 This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on July 18, 2025, found no deficiencies during the complaint survey. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies primarily related to resident services, with additional issues noted in records and reports, operating certificates, and environmental standards. Inspectors cited resident services most frequently, with plans of correction approved each time, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, except for one violation related to resident services in June 2025 that was corrected. The inspection history suggests some recurring issues with resident services but no clear worsening trend, as the most recent survey was free of deficiencies.

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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)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Francis Park

Who is the owner of St. Francis Park?

The legal owner and operator of St. Francis Park is St. Francis Geriatric and Healthcare Services, Inc..

Is St. Francis Park in a walkable area?

St. Francis Park has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of St. Francis Park?

According to NY state health department records, St. Francis Park's license number is 240-S-129.

How many beds does St. Francis Park have?

St. Francis Park has 36 beds.

Are there photos of St. Francis Park?

Yes — there are 10 photos of St. Francis Park in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of St. Francis Park?

St. Francis Park is located at 5229 South Park Avenue.

What is the phone number of St. Francis Park?

(716) 649-1205 will put you in contact with the team at St. Francis Park.

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