The Gardens by Morningstar

The Gardens by Morningstar The Gardens is a family owned and operated Assisted Living Residence in Oswego, New York. Our missio

🙌 Thank you, Don! We are happy to help make life easier. We pride ourselves in doing our best for our residents. ...
01/26/2026

🙌 Thank you, Don! We are happy to help make life easier. We pride ourselves in doing our best for our residents.

A huge thank you to the incredibly talented Jess Novak for spending her Friday afternoon with us at The Gardens and brin...
01/23/2026

A huge thank you to the incredibly talented Jess Novak for spending her Friday afternoon with us at The Gardens and bringing so much joy to our residents during Happy Hour 💛

Jess’s music is filled with love, heart, and pure joy—and you can feel it in every note she sings. Our residents were smiling, tapping along, and soaking up every moment!

UNDERSTANDING SENIOR HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND LONG-TERM CARE IN NEW YORK STATE Navigating senior housing and care o...
01/22/2026

UNDERSTANDING SENIOR HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND LONG-TERM CARE IN NEW YORK STATE

Navigating senior housing and care options in New York can feel overwhelming for families suddenly faced with deciding where an older loved one should live and how their care will be paid for. Today, older adults have far more choices than the traditional assumption of eventually entering a “nursing home.” New York offers a continuum of settings tailored to different levels of independence, support, and medical need. These options fall into four major categories:

1. Independent Senior Housing
2. Adult Care Facilities and Assisted Living Residences
3. The Assisted Living Program (ALP)
4. Skilled Nursing Facilities (Long-Term Care/Nursing Homes)

Independent senior housing—often called 55+ or senior apartments—is designed for adults who can live on their own but value accessibility, amenities, and community. These communities do not provide hands-on care. Payment is typically private, though some apartments are income-restricted or subsidized. Medicare and Medicaid do not cover rent in this setting.

When individuals begin to need daily support, they may move to an Adult Care Facility or Assisted Living Residence. These settings offer meals, activities, supervision, and personal care such as bathing, dressing, and medication assistance. New York licenses assisted living closely, with varying levels of certification based on the care a residence can provide. Most residents pay privately unless they qualify for limited assistance, and traditional Medicaid does not fully pay for standard assisted living, which often surprises families.

The Assisted Living Program (ALP) is a unique New York model that blends assisted living with home-care services for individuals who meet nursing home criteria but do not require 24-hour skilled care. In ALP, Medicaid may cover care services, while residents use income or Supplemental Security Income for room and board. ALP availability is limited, and not all assisted living communities offer it.

At the highest level of care are Skilled Nursing Facilities, or nursing homes. These provide 24-hour nursing oversight, medical management, and rehabilitation services for individuals whose medical or cognitive needs can no longer be supported in the community. Medicare may cover short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, but it does not pay for long-term custodial care. Many residents start as private pay and then transition to Medicaid after spending down assets.

Understanding the differences among these settings helps families plan before a crisis occurs. Health needs, safety, personal preference, and financial resources all influence the right choice. Because eligibility requirements and payment rules differ by county and can change over time, contacting local resources—such as NY Connects, Offices for the Aging, elder law attorneys, or healthcare professionals—can be an important first step.

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Julie Chetney has more than 30 years of experience in senior housing and adult care, with a strong background in assisted living operations and dementia services. She currently serves as the Vice President of Admissions and Marketing for Elemental Management Group, which oversees multiple senior living communities and local programs across the region, including The Maples, The Gardens, and Morningstar Residential Care Community.

Contact:
Name Julie Chetney
Organization Elemental Management Group
Phone 315-592-8622
Email jchetney@elementalmgt.com

January is a special time to celebrate new beginnings🫶🏻🎈🎁Sending warm wishes, smiles, and a little sweetness to all of o...
01/16/2026

January is a special time to celebrate new beginnings🫶🏻🎈🎁
Sending warm wishes, smiles, and a little sweetness to all of our January birthdays. 🎂

🤗 We are so happy you are enjoying your experience with us here at The Gardens, Judice. Thank you for the positive feedb...
01/12/2026

🤗 We are so happy you are enjoying your experience with us here at The Gardens, Judice. Thank you for the positive feedback. 🙏


🛠️ Big things are being built at The Gardens!Our very own carpenter, Ron —is kicking off a hands-on resident group where...
01/09/2026

🛠️ Big things are being built at The Gardens!

Our very own carpenter, Ron —is kicking off a hands-on resident group where everyone will work together to build a house made entirely out of popsicle sticks! Using Ron’s carpentry skills, residents will mix creativity, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun as this tiny masterpiece comes to life.

👀 Follow along and keep watching our page to see the progress!

Many thanks to Ron for sharing his talent with us!

Happy New Year from all of us at The Gardens! 🎉✨Wishing our residents, families, and staff a year filled with health, ha...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at The Gardens! 🎉✨

Wishing our residents, families, and staff a year filled with health, happiness, and many meaningful moments together!

👐 Thank you for the thoughtful and encouraging words, Richard. We love to hear it. We always strive to do our best for o...
12/29/2025

👐 Thank you for the thoughtful and encouraging words, Richard. We love to hear it. We always strive to do our best for our residents here at The Gardens.

12/25/2025

The Gardens has been bursting with holiday joy these past few days — smiles, celebrations, traditions, and so much love. And a special thank-you to our amazing Food Service team for making every holiday treat wonderful. You truly help make this feel like home. ❤️✨

Here’s to memories made, smiles shared, and the beautiful community we’re lucky to call The Gardens.

Merry Christmas from The Gardens by Morning Star family 🎄🤍Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful holiday season ✨
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from The Gardens by Morning Star family 🎄🤍
Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful holiday season ✨

12/19/2025

Snowman Showdown at The Gardens! Our staff hit the “runway,” and our residents had a blast judging their snowy creations ⛄️❤️

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Oswego, NY
13126

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Welcome to The Gardens!

The Gardens is a family owned and operated Assisted Living Residence in Oswego, New York. Our mission is to provide our residents with an active and comfortable environment that promotes individuality and independence. In addition we provide, healthcare services and general support to help people overcome or adapt to their physical and cognitive limitations so as to achieve their individual best quality of life.

Why The Gardens?

Outstanding Team. - Individual Care and Support. - Active and Comfortable Living Environment - Family Atmosphere. - Extraordinary Quality.

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