Residential care
Bishop's Commons At St. Luke
Residential care in Oswego, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 Burkle Street |
| City | Oswego |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 13126 |
| County | Oswego |
| Phone | 315-349-0799 |
| Ownership | Not for Profit Corporation |
| License number | 560-S-002 |
| License type | Adult Care Facility — Enriched Housing Program (Article 7, New York Social Services Law) |
| Licensing status | Licensed — New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facility |
| Capacity | 68 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Bishop's Commons at St. Luke in Oswego is an enriched housing community for seniors. It joins housing, support services, and personal assistance in home-like apartments. Trained staff are there 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when a resident needs help. The community sits on a wooded, scenic hillside overlooking the Oswego River and Falls, just minutes from downtown Oswego, so residents can easily visit friends, family, businesses, and medical offices. Its own words for the community are 'the comforts of home, without the worries.' Bishop's Commons is part of The St. Luke Family of Caring, a group of not-for-profit healthcare and residential providers serving the greater Oswego County area since 1975.
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
Other residential care in Oswego County
- St. Francis Commons — Oswego
- The Gardens By Morningstar — Oswego
- The Maples Adult Living Community — Fulton
Common questions about Bishop's Commons At St. Luke
Where is Bishop's Commons At St. Luke located?
Bishop's Commons At St. Luke is at 4 Burkle Street, Oswego, New York 13126.
What care and services does Bishop's Commons At St. Luke offer?
Bishop's Commons At St. Luke offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour supervision and personal care, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Bishop's Commons At St. Luke?
Call Bishop's Commons At St. Luke at 315-349-0799.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.