Is St. Columban's on the Lake licensed?

New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 060-E-008, adult home, since August 22, 1989 (state data as of October 8, 2026).

How many residents can St. Columban's on the Lake care for?

Its licence is for 57 residents.

Has St. Columban's on the Lake had violations?

3 violations from 2 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.

Does St. Columban's on the Lake offer memory care?

Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.

St. Columban's on the Lake, Silver Creek NY: Inspections

The record in brief

St. Columban's on the Lake is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 57 beds on its operating certificate.

Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 3 violations from 2 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 16, 2026.

The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.

State inspections

The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 3 violations resulted from 2 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 1 inspection resulting in no violations."

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March 16, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required

January 6, 2025Relicensure Survey · 3 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved

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Environmental standards
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Enforcement actions

The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.

Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.

Memory care

No assisted living, enhanced or special needs certification is on this home's certificate in the state file.

St. Columban's on the Lake has no special needs (SNALR) or dementia beds on its certificate, so New York has not certified it for memory care. What memory care certification means.

A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov

An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov

Costs

St. Columban's on the Lake is not a licensed assisted living residence, so New York's posted-rate rule does not apply to it. Ask the home for its full rate sheet, including care level fees and any one-time community fee, before you sign.

Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov

Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov

Who runs it

Operator in the state file: St Columban's on the Lake, Home for Well-Aged Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).

Other assisted living nearby

Fredonia Place
Fredonia, 8.7 mi · 84 residents · 6 violations
Southern Tier Meadows
Fredonia, 11 mi · 24 residents · 21 violations

Nursing homes nearby

For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.

Dunkirk Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Dunkirk, 6.3 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Dunkirk, 7.9 mi · 1 of 5 CMS stars

If you have a concern

NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.

New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov

To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov

Common questions

Is St. Columban's on the Lake licensed?: New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 060-E-008, adult home, since August 22, 1989 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
How many residents can St. Columban's on the Lake care for?: Its licence is for 57 residents.
Has St. Columban's on the Lake had violations?: 3 violations from 2 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
Does St. Columban's on the Lake offer memory care?: Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.

Sources

Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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