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 […]