Assisted living / New York / Saratoga Springs
Woodlawn Commons
156 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 · Saratoga County · (518) 587-4100
Enriched housing program · licensed for 42 residents · Licensed since 2000 · Operator: Woodlawn Apartments, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 640-S-001 · See the state record
The record in brief
Woodlawn Commons is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 42 beds on its operating certificate, including 42 ALR, 15 EALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 13 violations from 6 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 6, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 23 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 13 violations resulted from 6 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 1 inspection resulting in no violations."
March 6, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
November 10, 2025Relicensure, Follow-up Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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May 30, 2025Relicensure Survey · 9 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Operating certificates
- §General provisions
- §Environmental standards
- §Environmental standards
- §Disaster and emergency procedures
- §Admission and retention standards.
- §Admission and retention standards.
- §Medication management
- §Personnel.
June 13, 2024Relicensure Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Environmental standards
January 17, 2023Relicensure Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Inspection
October 18, 2022Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
- §Resident services
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.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 42 | June 2018 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 15 | June 2018 |
Woodlawn Commons 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
The Department of Health had not posted a Consumer Summary with starting rent for Woodlawn Commons when we read its quality page. 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
Website listed by the Department of Health: www.wesleyhealth.com
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Woodlawn Apartments, Inc..
Other assisted living nearby
- Home of the Good ShepherdSaratoga Springs, 1.4 mi · 42 residents · 25 violations
- Home of the Good Shepherd SaratogaSaratoga Springs, 1.4 mi · 105 residents · 10 violations
- Home of the Good Shepherd WiltonWilton, 3.1 mi · 54 residents · 23 violations
- Home of the Good Shepherd at HighpointeMalta, 7.4 mi · 86 residents · 25 violations
- Willow Ridge PointeMechanicville, 14 mi · 13 residents · 38 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Wesley Health Care Center IncSaratoga Springs, under 1 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 Woodlawn Commons licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 640-S-001, enriched housing program, since February 1, 2000 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Woodlawn Commons care for?
- Its licence is for 42 residents.
- Has Woodlawn Commons had violations?
- 13 violations from 6 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- Does Woodlawn Commons 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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