Journey Home
Hospice Home & Hospice Care · Rochester, NY

Journey Home

Hospice Home & Hospice Care · Rochester, NY

Overview of Journey Home

Journey Home in Rochester, NY, provides specialized end-of-life hospice care in an intimate residential setting. Operating since 1999, the home focuses on supporting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals facing terminal illnesses.

Accommodating just two residents at a time, the facility emphasizes individualized attention and a quiet environment. The property features a treed lot alongside a flowing stream, offering residents direct visual and physical access to outdoor grounds.

Funding relies primarily on community donations and private support. Situated in a suburban area of Rochester, visiting the home typically requires personal vehicle transportation.

Families seeking small-scale hospice settings can reach out to Journey Home in Rochester to inquire about admission requirements or learn more about the care environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
35 / 100

About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Staff Oversight

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaMust have a terminal illness with a prognosis of three months or less.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Treed Lot Alongside a Flowing Stream
Volunteer Program

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

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Address 6.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Journey Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Hospice Home in New York

Journey Home 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
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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 Journey Home

What neighborhood is Journey Home in?

Journey Home is in the Ridgemont neighborhood of Rochester.

Is Journey Home in a walkable area?

Journey Home has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Journey Home?

No, Journey Home has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Journey Home?

The team at Journey Home can be reached at office@journeyhomegreece.org.

Does Journey Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Journey Home is registered as a non-profit in NY.

Are there photos of Journey Home?

Yes — there are 45 photos of Journey Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Journey Home provide?

Journey Home offers Hospice Care.

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