Jewish Home’s Lilac Grove celebrates grand opening May 12

Ninety new rental apartments for older adults on 75-acre campus in Brighton meet the growing housing need for large Baby Boomer population  ROCHESTER, N.Y.  — Jewish Home welcomes the first residents of Lilac Grove, as construction concludes on the 90-unit apartment complex for older adults ages 62 and older. With all Baby Boomers now over the […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]