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Overview of Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus

At Calvary Hospital, located in the Bronx, New York, they are proud to make their patients and their families as physically, spiritually, and emotionally comfortable as possible, making them the leading hospice care provider. 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 multidisciplinary care for patients with terminal prognoses for all end-stage diseases. The hospice program is Medicare-certified.

(718) 518-2000

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 - Bronx Campus. He leads hospice care services with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring the highest standards for the community.

Walk Score: 85 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Rehabilitation Services

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Palliative Care

Specific ProgramsInpatient Care, Calvary@Home, Therapeutic Recreation and Music Therapy, Family Care, Nutrition, Social Work, Advanced Care Planning, Bereavement Department

Types of Care at Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus

Hospice Care

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

1.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0 miles to nearest hospital (Calvary Hospital)

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Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus	HH Hospice Home HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Bronx (Morris Park)	225	No	85	-	-	-	-
Providence Rest	HH Hospice Home HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Bronx (East Bronx)	200	No	50	Providence Rest, Inc (Not For Profit)	5	5	-
MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care – Bronx	HH Hospice Home HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Bronx (Fordham Manor)	-	No	86	-	-	-	-

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What neighborhood is Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus in?

Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus is in the Morris Park neighborhood.

Is Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus in a walkable area?

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

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

(718) 518-2000 will put you in contact with the team at Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus.

Is Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Calvary Hospital – Bronx Campus