Jewish Home’s chief medical officer inducted as a 2026 Fellow by the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
Dr. Suzanne Gillespie selected for inaugural class for her dedication and contributions to long-term care continuum ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home’s chief medical officer, Dr. Suzanne Gillespie, has been inducted into the inaugural Fellows Class of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), awarded the designation of Fellow of PALTmed. Dr. Gillespie is one of […]
Rochester Business Journal: Jewish Home and Episcopal SeniorLife advance staff training in Rochester
Rochester Business Journal has featured Jewish Home’s array of employee resources, training programs, and professional development offerings. Christine Van Vessem, Jewish Home’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Quality, was the lead source for the article. “Upskilling and education in senior living are not just professional benefits — they are strategic necessities,” she said. “They strengthen care quality, empower staff, […]
From Jewish Home to your home — announcing several Home and Community-Based Services
High-quality care is expanding beyond the Jewish Home campus,thanks to a gift from Marjorie and Julian Goldstein ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the landscape of aging is changing quickly— with one in four Monroe County residents over the age of 60 — Jewish Home is extending several lines of services into the community to meet the […]
Jewish Home advertising campaign wins “Best of Show” and two Gold Awards from American Advertising Federation
“Come be you” campaign earns top honors for partner agency Myers Creative Imaging ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Creative work for Jewish Home’s “Come Be You” brand campaign earned the Best of Show title at the American Advertising Federation’s annual ceremony of the Rochester chapter. The winning partner agency is Myers Creative Imaging, which also […]
New outpatient rehabilitation program brings physical and occupational therapy services into homes
Licensed therapists help individuals gain strength & independence ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Home is where the therapy is, as a new rehabilitation wellness program affiliated with Jewish Home extends physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) services into the community — offering vital support in the home for individuals recovering from surgery, facing mobility challenges, or […]
Jewish Home hosts LeadingAge NY & state lawmakers to advocate for increased Medicaid funding for nursing homes
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 […]
13WHAM “Bright Spot”: The Summit Knitters
Recently, the 13WHAM “Bright Spot” highlighted The Summit Knitters, a talented and generous group from The Summit Independent Living at Jewish Home. The Summit Knitters volunteered their time and talents to handcraft 230 hats and scarves for local children in need. See the story here.
What is Companion Care?
Jewish Ledger – https://www.jewishhomeroc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/JewishLedger-What-is-Companion-Care_10.13.16.pdf