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The Gardens By Morningstar in Oswego, NY

The Gardens By Morningstar is an assisted living community in Oswego, NY.

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The Gardens By Morningstar in Oswego, NY

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132 Ellen Street, Oswego, NY 13126

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 47 reviews
5 stars
27
4 stars
9
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 stars
6

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Overall Review of The Gardens By Morningstar

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff are described as caring

Many residents and families describe staff who provide good support.

Multiple reviews say the staff and caregiving team are good, friendly, and responsive to residents’ needs. People describe the experience as “nice” and “decent,” and at least one reviewer says their loved one is happy there. A few comments also describe the facility as well-run, reinforcing the idea that day-to-day care feels attentive.

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Lake views and grounds

Residents mention the setting, including views of the lake.

Several reviews highlight the community’s setting, including comments about lake views and overall appearance. The facility also offers outdoor space and a garden, which aligns with why the grounds come up in resident impressions. One reviewer notes it can be windy on the hill, suggesting the views may come with occasional weather factors.

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Food quality feels inconsistent

Food reviews are mixed, with both praise and complaints.

Some reviewers say the food is great, while others call it awful or criticize residents’ access to good meals. Reviews also suggest issues can affect overall satisfaction even when other parts of the facility are viewed positively. The community supports specialized dining needs, including diabetes and other special dietary restrictions, which may help certain residents even if others were unhappy with taste or variety.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Strict rules draw major criticism

Some reviewers feel the community is overly strict or poorly managed.

A few reviews describe the management as using excessive or “ridiculous” rules, and one compares the experience to being in jail. Other critical comments mention problems with resident behavior and inaction, including concerns about smoking, drinking, and the lack of consequences. These accounts contrast with more positive reviews, but they are clear enough that prospective residents may want to ask detailed questions about policies and how issues are handled.

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Features

Housing

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • St Stephen's Roman Catholic Church (0.3 miles)
  • Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (0.9 miles)
  • St Paul's Roman Catholic Church (1 miles)
  • Oswego Alliance Church (1.6 miles)
  • River Of Life Church (2.2 miles)
  • Minetto United Methodist Church (3.9 miles)
  • Holy Family Rectory (9.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza (0.5 miles)
  • Vona's Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Canale's Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Bridie Manor (0.6 miles)
  • Amiga On The Lake Oswego (0.7 miles)
  • Oswego Sub Shop (0.8 miles)
  • The Red Sun Fire Roasting Co. (0.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Oswego Family Physicians, PC (0.5 miles)
  • Oviatt Hearing & Balance (0.5 miles)
  • Endocrine Associates Of Oswego (0.5 miles)
  • Young Hee Kim (0.5 miles)
  • Advanced Orthopedic Group (0.7 miles)
  • Oswego Podiatry (0.9 miles)
  • Port City Family Medicine (1.4 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.6 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.4 miles)
  • Lakeside Taxidermy (10 miles)

Hospitals

  • Oswego Hospital Lakeside Heart Center (0.6 miles)
  • Oswego Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Oswego Health (0.8 miles)
  • Oswego Hospital Laboratories (2.1 miles)
  • Oswego Hospital (10.3 miles)
  • Oswego Health (10.3 miles)

Parks

  • Linear Park (0.7 miles)
  • Franklin Park (1 miles)
  • Veterans Park (1 miles)
  • Breitbeck Park (1.2 miles)
  • Foster Park (9.3 miles)
  • Fair Haven Beach State Park (11.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Oswego Cinema 7 (0.8 miles)
  • Midway Drive In Theatre (5.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Health Mart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Harbor Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Wayne Drug Stores (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Kinney Drugs (9.5 miles)
  • Hargraves Pharmacy (10 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (10.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Cupcakers (0.9 miles)

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