Jewish Home Appoints Dr. Suzanne Gillespie as Chief Medical Officer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home is proud to announce the appointment of Suzanne Gillespie, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Gillespie, who has served as Associate Medical Director at Jewish Home since 2023, was selected for her outstanding clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing care for residents and patients. At Jewish Home she has […]
Jewish Home skilled nursing achieves top-tier ranking for quality in New York state
Rochester, NY – Jewish Home is proud to announce that its skilled-nursing home has been ranked in the top 20% of all nursing homes in New York state, according to the newly released report from the Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI). Jewish Home is one of only 112 facilities out of approximately 600 to achieve […]
Jewish Home CEO Michael King sits with Adam Chodak for an “Adam interviews” conversation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home President and CEO, Michael S. King sat down with Adam Chodak for an “Adam interviews” conversation for News 8 WROC Rochester. They discussed an array of solutions that Jewish Home is providing for older adults, including expanding on its 75-acre campus and into the community. These include 160 new independent […]
Jewish Home CEO Michael King is honored with prestigious McKnight’s Pinnacle Award
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Michael S. King, President & CEO of Jewish Home, has been named a 2026 McKnight’s Pinnacle Award winner in the Agent of Change category. The Pinnacle Awards honor “elite long-term care professionals who set new standards, drive innovation, and inspire others across the nation.” Thirty-two distinguished leaders were selected as this year’s […]
Newsweek ranks Jewish Home #2 in NYS on 2026 list of ‘America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities’
Jewish Home was named #1 nursing home in NYS by Newsweek in October ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Newsweek has ranked Jewish Home no. 2 in New York State on the 2026 list of “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities” (CCRCs). This news immediately follows Newsweek naming the Jewish Home no. 1 in New York State on […]
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 […]
Jewish Home recognized by U.S. News & World Report as “Best Nursing Home” for 2026 — for eighth consecutive year
Jewish Home recognition in 2025 by U.S. News also included “Best Independent Living,” “Best Assisted Living,” and “Best Care Services” ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Nursing Home” for 2026, for the eighth consecutive year. This honor recognizes Jewish Home’s Long-Term Care and Short-Term […]
Jewish Home Celebrates Staff at Annual Leon Rosen Exceptional Customer Service Awards
(October 30, 2025- Rochester, NY) Jewish Home recently celebrated employees who provide outstanding service to skilled nursing residents at the annual Leon Rosen Exceptional Customer Service Awards. Established by Leon Rosen’s children and their families, the award recognizes and inspires employees who go above and beyond to enhance the lives of residents and patients through […]
Newsweek ranks Jewish Home #1 nursing home in New York State on America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list — for second consecutive year
Newsweek ranks Jewish Home #1 nursing home in New York State on America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list — for second consecutive year ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For the second year in a row, Jewish Home has been ranked the #1 nursing home in New York State on Newsweek’s prestigious America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list, based on […]
Jewish Home Honors Wolk Manor Assisted Living Team Through Annual Brodsky-Grossman Awards
(September 30, 2025 – Rochester, NY) – Jewish Home recently recognized 10 outstanding employees at Wolk Manor Assisted Living during the annual Brodsky-Grossman Employee Recognition Awards. Honorees were celebrated for their dedication and exceptional service to the residents who call Wolk Manor home, with nominations submitted by residents and families. “We are so grateful for […]