Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus
Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · Brooklyn, NY

Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus

Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · Brooklyn, NY

Overview of Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus

At Calvary Hospital, located in Brooklyn, New York, they are proud to be able to make our patients and their families as physically, spiritually, and emotionally comfortable as possible, making them the leading provider of hospice care. Calvary’s acute care specialty hospital is the only one fully accredited in the country, exclusively providing palliative care for adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

A dedicated and compassionate team of healthcare professionals and volunteers can give medical, psychological, and spiritual support. Some of their services include nursing care, physician services, nutritional counseling, and medications for symptom management and pain control related to terminal illness. An interdisciplinary care team at Calvary Hospital Hospice provides interdisciplinary care for patients with terminal prognoses for all end-stage diseases. The hospice program is Medicare-certified.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 85 / 100 Rank #374 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 374th out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Branded ProgramsCalvaryCare®, Calvary’s CampCompass®

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Managed by Robert A. Brescia, MD

Senior Vice President–Hospice Administrator

Robert A. Brescia, MD, serves as Senior Vice President and Hospice Administrator at Calvary Hospital - Brooklyn Campus. He leads hospice care services with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring the highest standards in end-of-life support for the community.

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Address 6.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.27 miles to nearest hospital (Maimonides Medical Center)

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Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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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
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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
NY

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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus

What neighborhood is Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus in?

Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus is in the Sunset Park neighborhood.

Is Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus in a walkable area?

Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus?

Yes — there are 20 photos of Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus?

Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus is located at 150 55Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

What is the phone number of Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus?

(718) 630-6666 will put you in contact with the team at Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus.

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