Jewish Home earns ‘Great Place to Work®’ certification for seventh consecutive year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the seventh consecutive year — a reflection of the strong, inclusive workplace culture cultivated by Jewish Home, which values growth, innovation, and a shared commitment to the well-being of both employees and those they serve. This national recognition is awarded by […]
The Summit Celebrates Second Annual Neil H. Fisher Employee Recognition Awards
(August 20, 2026 – Rochester, NY) Recently, The Summit celebrated the 2026 Neil H. Fisher Summit Employee Recognition Awards! This year marks the second year of the awards, which were established in 2024 in honor of Neil H. Fisher’s parents, Donald M. Fisher and Estelle K. Fisher. The awards were created to spotlight the incredible […]
Jewish Home introduces Living Well Connections — proactive care coordination that helps older adults remain in their homes longer
Membership program is the first of its kind in New York state ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home has announced the launch of Living Well Connections, a proactive care coordination program designed to help older adults manage their healthcare needs and, ultimately, remain independent and in their homes longer. Proactive planning to navigate life’s challenges is […]
Jewish Home Celebrates 2025–2026 Project SEARCH® Interns
Rochester, NY- Recently, we celebrated six interns who completed Jewish Home’s Project SEARCH® program. In partnership with Heritage Christian Services, Jewish Home is proud to serve as the business partner for Project SEARCH®, a nationally recognized employment training program that prepares young adults with disabilities for meaningful, competitive employment. Through immersive, real-world job experience and […]
Jewish Home Honors Exceptional Caregivers at Second Annual Shirley and Morris Carr Employee Recognition Awards
July 8, 2026 – Jewish Home proudly recognized outstanding staff members during the second annual Shirley and Morris Carr Employee Recognition Awards ceremony. Established on December 13, 2024, through a partnership between longtime Brighton residents Jerry and Toni Carr and the Jewish Home Foundation, the awards honor the memory of Jerry’s parents, Shirley I. Carr […]
Jewish Home offers an academy of employee programs
Your Path Forward resources support, train, and champion employees personally and professionally ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Quality healthcare is often defined by the quality of care administered by staff in medical and nursing home settings. To ensure Jewish Home employees are providing the best care — in addition to feeling empowered and supported — leadership has […]
2026 Years of Service Awards Celebration
In March, Jewish Home proudly celebrated its honorees at the 2026 Years of Service Awards. This special event recognized and thanked staff members for their many years of dedication and commitment. Their service goes far beyond a job; it reflects a deep respect for those we serve and for one another. We are incredibly grateful […]
Project East: Inspiring the Next Generation of Caregivers
The Project East program at Jewish Home has immersed 38 East High School students into classroom and clinical lessons at Jewish Home over the last four years as participants in the Aging Services Career Exploration Internship program. Twelve students were awarded certificates in February for completing the 15-week program, which is designed to educate students […]
Jewish Home welcomes Tessa Valpando as executive director of Lilac Grove, a new 90-unit apartment community
Rochester, N.Y. — Jewish Home announces the appointment of Tessa Valpando as executive director of Lilac Grove, a new 90-unit senior apartment community opening this May on the Jewish Home campus in Brighton. Lilac Grove offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom modern apartments, with an array of activities and access to supportive services for older adults seeking […]
2025 Arthur & Louise Wasserman Award Recipients Celebrated at Jewish Home
(November 19, 2025 – Rochester, NY) — Jewish Home recently celebrated employees at the annual Arthur & Louise Wasserman Employee Recognition Awards. The award was established in 1984 by Arthur Wasserman and his three sisters in honor of their aunts, Sarah Lehrer and Dorothy Silver. Both Sarah and Dorothy resided at the Jewish Home, where […]