Grace House
Independent Living · Mt Vernon, NY

Grace House

Independent Living · Mt Vernon, NY

Overview of Grace House

Grace House operates a recovery residence for women in a high-rise building within the South Side neighborhood of Mt Vernon, New York. Situated roughly half a mile from the city center, the facility utilizes a small six-person household model designed to foster peer relationships and mutual accountability rather than an institutional atmosphere.

The neighborhood features a walkability score of 84 out of 100, which allows residents to manage most daily errands entirely on foot, while Calvary Hospital is located about four miles away. A resident house mother acts as a mentor to guide women through structured routines, and the program requires a commitment to complete abstinence.

Daily operations combine trauma-informed care and addiction recovery education with spiritual-approach concepts and on-site rehabilitation services. The property is pet-friendly and includes an outdoor garden, spa access, organized fitness options, and coordinated transportation services.

Prospective residents can contact the house management to review the abstinence agreement and check current room availability.

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. Rank #40 / 179Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 40th out of 179 independent living communities we track in New York for walk score. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
84 / 100

About This Community

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Addiction

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Garden
Volunteer Program

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info 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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Programs that may help with care and living costs in New York State

Grace House is in Mt Vernon, New York State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Prescription-cost assistance

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)

Who it is for
New Yorkers 65+ with qualifying income who have, or can get, Medicare Part D
Income limit
Annual income up to $75,000 single or $100,000 married.

Eligibility

General
New York residents 65+ with qualifying income who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in Medicare Part D and are not receiving full Medicaid benefits. Enrollment is available throughout the year.

What it provides

  • Supplements eligible Medicare Part D prescription costs through income-based fee or deductible plans; premium assistance depends on program rules.
In-home support

Community First Choice Option

Community First Choice Option

Who it is for
New York Medicaid members who need attendant services and supports at home

Eligibility

General
Medicaid Community First Choice Option supplies home/community attendant services and supports to eligible individuals needing an institutional level of care.

What it provides

  • Home and community-based assistance with daily activities and health-related tasks that can be performed by an aide or direct-care worker.
In-home support

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

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

Who it is for
New Yorkers 60+ who need help with personal care or chores and are not eligible for Medicaid
Income limit
EISEP uses income-based sliding cost sharing.

Eligibility

General
Age 60+ with need for help with personal care or household chores, not eligible for Medicaid; locally assessed for nonmedical in-home support.

What it provides

  • Case management and; when assessed and available; in-home assistance; noninstitutional respite and ancillary support.
In-home support and nursing-home transition

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver

Who it is for
New York Medicaid recipients with nursing-facility level of care who can live safely in the community

Eligibility

General
Medicaid recipients with community-based long-term-care coverage, nursing-facility level of care, and a safe community plan; age 65+, or age 18–64 with a physical disability. Conflicting case-management or managed long-term-care enrollment must be resolved.

What it provides

  • Assessed waiver supports that allow eligible people to leave a nursing facility or avoid admission and live in the community.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grace House

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Grace House in?
Grace House is in the South Side neighborhood of Mt Vernon.
02 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.
03 Are pets allowed at Grace House?
Yes, Grace House allows residents to bring their pets.
04 What is the best email address for Grace House?
The team at Grace House can be reached at director@gracehousecantonny.org.
05 Are there photos of Grace House?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Grace House in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Grace House provide?
Grace House offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of Grace House?
Grace House is located at 229 S 7th Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10550.