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Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus
Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · Brooklyn, NY
Exterior view of Calvary Hospital building. Comfortable common area with artwork on the walls. Art-lined hallway in a healthcare facility Serene interior chapel with stained glass windows.

Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus

Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Nursing Care & Palliative Care · Brooklyn, NY
150 55Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 View map
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Calvary Hospital, Brooklyn Campus provides hospice care, nursing care, and palliative care in Brooklyn, NY. As a specialty hospital in the Sunset Park neighborhood, it provides palliative care for adults with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, with a focus on managing symptoms and keeping them comfortable.

Hospice care centers on comfort and support near the end of life. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock through the nursing care program. Calvary Hospital, Brooklyn Campus may be a good fit for an adult with advanced cancer or another life-limiting illness whose care needs center on comfort, symptom management, and nursing support.

Facility Direct Line (718) 630-6666
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
85 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval – Hospital Accreditation — The Joint Commission, 2023Voluntary accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation's largest healthcare standards body. Earning it requires periodic unannounced on-site surveys against published safety and quality-of-care standards - a meaningfully higher bar than state licensure, which is mandatory.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Pain Management

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.
Inpatient Palliative Care

Additional Services

3 services
Bereavement Services
Overnight Accommodations for Family
24-Hour Family Visitation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowedVisiting pets welcome.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Family Care Center
Activities
Pet Visits (Scheduled)
Signature ProgramsCalvaryCare®, Calvary’s CampCompass®

Faith & Spiritual Life

Pastoral and Spiritual Care

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

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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 4.6 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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Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in New York

Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus is located in New York City, 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)

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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus in?
Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus is in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn.
02 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.
03 Are pets allowed at Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus?
No, Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus?
The team at Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus can be reached at mdonahue@calvaryhospital.org.
05 Does Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus is registered as a non-profit.
06 Are there photos of Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus provide?
Calvary Hospital – Brooklyn Campus offers Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Nursing Care & Palliative Care.
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