Older New Yorkers face unique housing challenges while riding the ‘silver tsunami’
Spectrum News: According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 90% of older adults would prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. Living independently and filling a need is why Jewish Home built Lilac Grove, 90-unit independent living apartments. Reporter Seth Voorhees met with Lilac Grove resident Maurice, Tessa Valpanado, Lilac […]
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 At Home’ marketing campaign launches across broadcast and online platforms
Expanded at-home services empower and support older adults and their independence ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home has launched the “Jewish Home At Home” marketing campaign, which promotes at-home support services for older adults — fostering independence and the ability to remain in their homes. “For those who choose to stay in their homes, Jewish Home is here […]
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 […]
Rochester Business Journal: Senior living providers in Rochester address workforce shortages amid aging population
The Rochester Business Journal recently spoke with Michael S. King, president and CEO and Christine Van Vessem, senior vice president of human resources and quality at Jewish Home, and other leaders at local senior healthcare organizations about the creative approaches they’re taking to recruit, support and retain employees. Read the full article here.
Jewish Home and Jewish Home Foundation welcome new board members and board officers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home and Jewish Home Foundation welcome new members to the boards of directors and announce elected board officers. Both volunteer boards serve in support of Jewish Home and its mission to enhance the quality of life, health, and well-being of older adults, as well as their families and others in the […]
FOX Rochester: “Silver tsunami”: Health needs of older adults
News anchors at Fox Rochester talked with Michael S. King, President and CEO of Jewish Home, about the heightened need for health care, housing, and services for older adults – especially as all Baby Boomers are now over the age of 62. Jewish Home is providing an array of solutions, including expanding on-campus medical offerings, […]
The Summit at Jewish Home is recognized by U.S. News as a 2026 “Best Senior Living Community”
The data-driven rating is based on surveys from residents ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Summit Independent Living at Jewish Home has been recognized as a 2026 “Best Senior Living Community” for independent living by U.S. News & World Report. The determination was based on data from surveys completed by residents. U.S. News analyzed data from more […]
Jewish Home’s “Come Be You” advertising campaign continues to be recognized with national and local awards
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jewish Home’s “Come Be You” marketing and advertising campaign continues to receive national and local recognition for its empowering and engaging messaging and imagery. The campaign celebrates older adults living their best lives who want to “be themselves,” rather than being defined by their age. The recent awards acquired were bestowed by […]
News 8 WROC: Jewish Home introduces affordable rental housing to active older adults
Jewish Home’s new Lilac Grove apartments are officially open in Brighton — adding 90 rental units for active adults 62 and older as demand for senior housing grows in Monroe County. See the full story and video here: Jewish Home introduces affordable rental housing to active older adults