Journey Home
Hospice Home · Rochester, NY

Overview of Journey Home

Journey Home, located in Rochester, New York, offers a place of compassion and peace to older adults in the community. Their goal is to help their clients through their end-of-life journey, offering them the opportunity to be surrounded by their loved ones. They encourage their clients to live independently while still providing the best care that they need. Established in 1999, they have served over 500 clients, making them a trusted provider of hospice services.
Trained volunteers are what keeps Journey Home a premier place. The clients are surrounded by professionals who are compassionate and kind, making their last days memorable and full of peace. Because of this voluntary service and the donations from the community, older adults can avail of the services without charge, adding to the peace of mind of their families.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #905 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 905th out of 1168 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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About the Community

Journey Home is a privately incorporated home that accommodates two residents at a time, offering a home-like setting.

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsCare for individuals with terminal illnesses, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Volunteer ProgramsYes

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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. — 2.12 miles to nearest hospital (Unity Internal Medicine at Pine Ridge)

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Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in New York

Journey Home is located in Rochester, New York.
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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 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. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Journey Home?

Yes — there are 49 photos of Journey Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Journey Home?

Journey Home is located at 994 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14612.

What is the phone number of Journey Home?

(585) 225-1240 will put you in contact with the team at Journey Home.

Is Journey Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Journey Home is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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