Jewish Home

Serving people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds, Jewish Home is Rochester’s only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).

Guided by the values of honoring family and aging in place, Jewish Home offers all levels of care on a single campus.

04/01/2026

A Zissen Pesach! We wish you and your family and friends a sweet and meaningful Passover. As we prepare to gather around the Seder table, we remember the journey from slavery to freedom, from hardship to hope. May this holiday bring moments of reflection, connection and tradition, while renewing hope for peace.

03/30/2026

Jewish Home has been introducing new services on its campus as needs evolve, while also expanding beyond the campus into people’s homes with a broad range of Home and Community-Based services. These services, which help older adults maintain their independence for as long as possible, have been growing thanks to a significant gift from the Marjorie and Julian Goldstein Fund for Aging-in-Place Initiatives.

“Our goal is to find a way to take the services we offer on our campus and bring them into people’s homes — in many ways bringing Jewish Home to your home,” Julian Goldstein said. “We are helping the community to care for older adults in the manner you would want your parents cared for. Whatever you need, we can help.”

Learn more about Jewish Home's Home and Community-Based Services at https://www.jewishhomeroc.org/from-jewish-home-to-your-home-announcing-several-home-and-community-based-services/

03/25/2026

March is National Nutrition Month!

Healthy eating looks different at every stage of life, and for those living with dementia, mealtimes can become more challenging. Simple adaptations like turning meals into “finger foods” can help maintain independence, dignity, and proper nutrition.

Small changes, like serving soup in mugs or creating handheld versions of favorite meals, can make a big difference in the dining experience.

For more resources, reach out to The Clare & Jerry Rotenberg Center for Excellence in Dementia Care and connect with our Dementia Care Navigator at 585-784-5612.

03/24/2026

Supporting residents, guiding families, and making every day a little brighter! Happy Social Workers Month to our incredible social workers!

03/19/2026

Congratulations to Michael S. King, President & CEO of Jewish Home, who was recently honored at the 2026 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ceremony as an Agent of Change award winner.

This national award recognizes long-term care leaders who drive innovation and inspire meaningful change across the industry. With a 36-year career in senior care and more than two decades leading Jewish Home, Mike’s visionary leadership continues to expand services and strengthen care for our community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the impact Mike has made on Jewish Home and the Rochester community.

03/18/2026

The Project East program at Jewish Home has brought 38 East High School students to Jewish Home over the last four years to participate in the Aging Services Career Exploration Internship program.

Last month 12 students were awarded certificates of completion for the 15-week program designed to educate about the physical, mental, and psychological aspects of aging. Students learn about a variety of career opportunities, including nursing, human resources, social work, nutrition, physical therapy, and recreational art therapy by shadowing staff, conducting their own research, and experiential learning across disciplines.

We applaud the students and thank Christine S. for coordinating the successful program at Jewish Home! We are proud to note that several Project East graduates have joined the Jewish Home staff following their high school graduation.

Read more at https://www.jewishhomeroc.org/project-east-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-caregivers/.

03/17/2026

Mike King, President & CEO, was recognized at the AJAS Conference in San Francisco for his leadership and support as co-chair of the conference for the past two years.

His work helped bring together nonprofit Jewish-sponsored nursing homes, housing communities, community-based service organizations, and outreach programs from across North America and Israel for education, community building, and idea sharing.

03/13/2026

Jewish Home is proud to share that creative work for our “Come Be You” advertising campaign earned the “Best of Show” title from the American Advertising Federation, during its annual ceremony of the Rochester chapter. The winning partner agency is Myers Creative Imaging, which also earned two Gold Awards for the campaign’s photography and video. The campaign also won several local and national awards for marketing and advertising in 2025.

”Come Be You” campaign celebrates older adults living their best lives who want to “be themselves,” rather than being defined by their age. The campaign uses upbeat imagery and a striking black-and-white aesthetic to create a modern and energetic feel, with an invitation to “come be you.”

Rochester Business Journal reported, “The message within the ads: older adults should act whatever age they feel, and the judges believed the images from Myers Creative portrayed that message perfectly.”

Read more at https://www.jewishhomeroc.org/jewish-home-advertising-campaign-wins-best-of-show-and-two-gold-awards-from-american-advertising-federation/.

03/12/2026

A new rehabilitation wellness program affiliated with Jewish Home extends physical and occupational therapy services into the community to offer support in the home for individuals recovering from surgery, facing mobility challenges or managing chronic conditions.

Rehabilitation Wellness Home Physical Therapy is an outpatient therapy program administered by experienced licensed professionals who personalize each session to the patient and the home environment, ensuring comfort, consistency, and convenience.

Learn more at (585) 784-6488 or RehabWellnessHomeTherapy.org. Read the full announcement here: https://www.jewishhomeroc.org/new-outpatient-rehabilitation-program-brings-physical-and-occupational-therapy-services-into-homes/

03/10/2026

Jewish Home announces the appointment of Tessa Valpando as executive director of Lilac Grove, a new 90-unit independent living apartment community opening this May on the Jewish Home campus.

She brings to the new position extensive experience in property management, operations, customer service, and resident engagement. Valpando’s leadership will play a central role in establishing Lilac Grove as a leading provider of high-quality senior rental housing in the Rochester region.

For the full press release, click here: https://www.jewishhomeroc.org/jewish-home-welcomes-tessa-valpando-as-executive-director-of-lilac-grove-a-new-90-unit-apartment-community/

03/04/2026

This month, our Dementia Care Navigator, Sarah, hosted a wonderful Creating Memories Coffee Hour at Marian’s House Memory Program. The event gave families and caregivers the opportunity to connect, network, and get to know Sarah in a meaningful way. Residents spent time creating scrapbooks alongside their loved ones, and many families shared how special it was to slow down and truly connect with one another. Moments like these are what community is all about.

Reach out to our Dementia Care Navigator at 585-784-5612 to learn more about available support and resources.

03/02/2026

Jewish Home hosted a press conference on Friday for LeadingAge New York, joining with residents, family members, local nursing home leaders, and dedicated state lawmakers to highlight the chronic underfunding of nursing homes — and the urgent need for New York state to make a meaningful investment in long-term care.

Watch the 10NBC news story here:
https://www.whec.com/top-news/lawmakers-push-for-750-million-for-nursing-homes-amid-medicaid-fund-allocation/

We extend appreciation to Assemblymember Harry Bronson, Assemblywoman Sarah Clark - AD 136, Assemblyman Josh Jensen, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, Senator Samra Brouk, and Senator Jeremy Cooney — and to all the Assemblymembers and Senators who stand with us to support and champion stronger funding for high-quality nursing home care in New York state. We urge that the 2026-27 prioritize the funding of long-term care.

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2021 Winton Road S
Rochester, NY
14618

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+15854277760

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http://www.jewishhomeroc.org/

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