Write a commentWhile still a few months away from a scheduled opening, initial applications for admission to St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence in Oswego are now being accepted.
When open this fall, St. Francis Commons will be the only senior care residence in Oswego County offering New York State licensed Assisted Living Program services and amenities. St. Francis Commons will provide supportive housing and care at a level that is less than a nursing home but more than may be found in an independent setting.
Services at St. Francis Commons will include three meals a day, housekeeping with linen and personal laundry services, scheduled transportation, social programs, assistance with personal care and medication management. A Hair Salon, Gift Shop, as well as cable television and telephone connections in each room are some of the amenities to be offered.
St. Francis Commons will accommodate 60 individuals in three "neighborhoods" within the residence. Private payment, Medicaid, private insurance reimbursement and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be accepted.
"We encourage interested individuals to contact us to begin the application process now," said Julie Chetney, senior living coordinator for St. Francis Commons. "The application process will take some time to complete and each applicant must start the process by completing the residency application, after which an assessment addressing care needs and financial needs will be scheduled and conducted in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health."
Those interested in beginning the application process are asked to contact St. Francis Commons by phone at 315-326-0870; by email at info@stfranciscommons.com; or by downloading an application by visiting www.stfrancicsommons.com and clicking on the "Assisted Living" tab.
Once the completed application is received, Chetney stated, an appointment will be scheduled later this summer to review the information and outline the remaining steps in the process.
