Grace House

Overview of Grace House

Grace House stands at 229 South 7th Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, operating as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) recovery residence for women. The six-person household model centers on peer support and mentorship under a resident house mother, creating an intimate communal living environment. Set in a high-rise structure, the facility enjoys exceptional walkability (Walk Score 84) in an accessible neighborhood, roughly 3.95 miles from Calvary Hospital.

The facility operates outside traditional senior living and nursing home regulatory frameworks. It is not Medicare or Medicaid certified and maintains no publicly available inspection record or regulatory history. The community’s specialization as an abstinence-based recovery program for women reflects its core mission: structured reintegration into independent community living. Admission requires commitment to sobriety and program participation.

Services span spa access, garden space, wellness programming, on-site rehabilitation resources, transportation, fitness activities, and volunteer engagement. Social events organized by residents themselves foster peer connection. Daily tasks structured around collaborative living reinforce mutual accountability.

The program incorporates trauma-informed care principles throughout, acknowledging both substance use recovery and emotional healing as interrelated recovery needs. Addiction recovery education and support form explicit components of the residential model.

The “house mother” leadership model distinguishes this community from facility-based care; she functions as mentor and guide for residents advancing toward independent living. The facility does not provide 24-hour nursing staff or skilled clinical care. Instead, it operates as a supported residential environment where women navigate final steps of reintegration with peer accountability and structured support.

Grace House suits women early in recovery seeking peer-based, abstinence-supported residential community with structured daily engagement, trauma-informed care, and mentorship; not a medical care setting.

(315) 276-0023 director@gracehousecantonny.org

Walk Score: 84 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Certifications501(c)3

Rehabilitation Services

Admission CriteriaWomen must be committed to abstinence and follow the program.

Spa

Garden

Wellness ProgramThe women live together in a family-like setting with the support of a 'house mother' who mentors and guides them toward the final steps of reintegration into full community life.

Specific ProgramsWho Are We?, Grace House, Our Spiritual Approach, Trauma-Informed Care, Join Our Mailing List, Newsletters, Handbook & Support Services, Addiction, Resident Handbook, Donate / Contact Us, Archived Handbooks, 2026 Appeal, Scroll down to content

Volunteer ProgramsYes

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Building Type: High-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

5.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Mt Vernon's city center to Grace House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.95 miles to nearest hospital (Calvary Hospital)

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled

General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+

General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $15,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

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What neighborhood is Grace House in?

Grace House is in the South Side neighborhood.

Is Grace House in a walkable area?

Grace House has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Grace House?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Grace House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Grace House?

(315) 276-0023 will put you in contact with the team at Grace House.

Is Grace House Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Grace House is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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