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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]