Sunset House
Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Rochester, NY

Sunset House

Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Rochester, NY

Overview of Sunset House

Sunset House offers palliative and hospice care in Rochester, New York. Hospice services assist individuals navigating a terminal illness, whereas palliative care concentrates on relieving pain and maintaining overall comfort. This combination makes the setting ideal for patients whose main focus is quality of life and compassionate support.

Operating since 1990 in the West Irondequoit neighborhood, the facility maintains a quiet, two-bedroom home complete with a full kitchen, a sitting room, a main living area, and dedicated overnight space for visiting relatives. Outdoors, a large front porch, a stone patio, and surrounding gardens provide quiet areas to relax with family.

Prospective residents seeking comfort-focused care are encouraged to get in touch with Sunset House to ask questions or plan a visit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
16 / 100

About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Memory & Specialized Care

2 services
Palliative CareCare focused on relieving pain, symptoms, and stress while supporting quality of life. It can be provided alongside treatment for a serious illness.
Palliative (Comfort) Care

Additional Policies & Features

Overnight GuestsFamily members are encouraged to stay overnight.
Admission CriteriaTerminal illness with life expectancy of 3 months or less, comfort-oriented treatment plan, Do Not Resuscitate order, affiliated with a hospice agency.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Kitchen
Porch & Patio
Garden
Sitting Room
Volunteer Program

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Sunset House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Sunset House is located in Rochester, New York State.
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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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset House

What neighborhood is Sunset House in?

Sunset House is in the West Irondequoit neighborhood of Rochester.

Is Sunset House in a walkable area?

Sunset House has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Sunset House?

No, Sunset House has a no-pet policy.

Does Sunset House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sunset House is registered as a non-profit.

Are there photos of Sunset House?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Sunset House in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Sunset House provide?

Sunset House offers Hospice Care & Palliative Care.

What is the address of Sunset House?

Sunset House is located at 3746 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617.

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