The Hearth on James NY
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Syracuse, NY

The Hearth on James NY

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Syracuse, NY

Overview of The Hearth on James Ny

The Hearth on James Ny in Syracuse’s Northside neighborhood provides independent living and assisted living options. Independent living combines private housing with communal amenities, while assisted living supports daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Offering both care tiers in one location enables residents to receive extra personal support as health needs change over time.

Studio and one-bedroom apartments make up the residential floor plans, and household pets are permitted on campus. Outside the building, a walk score of 78 highlights a highly walkable neighborhood where non-driving residents can manage most daily errands on foot.

Individuals researching living arrangements in Syracuse can contact the Hearth on James to ask about unit availability or schedule an facility tour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #5 / 23Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 23 assisted living communities we track in New York for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New York facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
38 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #91 / 328Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 91st out of 328 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
78 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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Lawsuit overview for The Hearth on James NY

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1
Since Info 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 Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2010

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Hearth on James NY

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info 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-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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
The Bernardine
IL
AL
Syracuse
148
Facility 148
NY AVG 105
Rank #113 / 458
No
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 54
Rank #140 / 328
Loretto Adult Community, Inc22
27%
Facility 27%
NY AVG 54.5%
Rank #111 / 451
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #296 / 451
0.8
Facility 0.8
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #159 / 451
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The Heritage
IL
AL
MC
Syracuse
79
Facility 79
NY AVG 105
Rank #271 / 458
Yes
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 54
Rank #223 / 328
Loretto Adult Community, Inc25
28%
Facility 28%
NY AVG 54.5%
Rank #116 / 451
15
Facility 15
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #281 / 451
0.6
Facility 0.6
NY AVG 2.7
Rank #131 / 451
--
The Nottingham
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Jamesville
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 105
Rank #514 / 574
No-Loretto Adult Community, Inc1638%90.6Private / Semi-Private Rooms-
Menorah Park of Central New York
IL
ADC
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Syracuse (Eastside)
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 105
Rank #516 / 574
No
48
Facility 48
NY AVG 54
Rank #318 / 450
Jewish Home Of Central New York Senior Apartments, Inc1450%292.1Studio / 1 Bed-
The Hearth on James NY
IL
AL
Syracuse (Northside)-Yes
78
Facility 78
NY AVG 54
Rank #91 / 328
-----Studio / 1 BedA+

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
Independent Living in New York

The Hearth on James NY is located in Syracuse, 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 Hearth on James NY

What neighborhood is The Hearth on James NY in?

The Hearth on James NY is in the Northside neighborhood of Syracuse.

Is The Hearth on James NY in a walkable area?

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.

How long has The Hearth on James NY been in business?

The Hearth on James NY has been operating for approximately 38 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Hearth on James NY?

Yes, The Hearth on James NY allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Hearth on James NY?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Hearth on James NY in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Hearth on James NY provide?

The Hearth on James NY offers Independent Living & Assisted Living.

What is the address of The Hearth on James NY?

The Hearth on James NY is located at 830 James St, Syracuse, NY 13203.

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