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Sunset House
Sunset House

Sunset House

3746 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sunset House

Sunset House, located in Rochester, New York, is a leading provider of hospice care providing alternative living arrangements for individuals facing terminal illness, who cannot do it on their own. Established in 1990, they remain true to their mission of providing compassionate care to those who need it most. They encourage residents to manage independent living so that they remain in control no matter what stage they are in their end-of-life journey. 
Privately incorporated, they understand what it means to have lost someone you care about and want to help families by journeying with them and providing comfort and a sense of peace. Their residents actively participate in decision-making further empowering them to take control of their lives, until they go out with dignity.

(585) 467-3524
(585) 467-3524
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1050 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1050th out of 1173 homes in New York. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesDoors are locked 24 hours a day.

Additional Policies & Features

Overnight GuestsFamily members are encouraged to stay overnight.
Admission CriteriaTerminal illness with life expectancy of 3 months or less, comfort-oriented treatment plan, Do Not Resuscitate order, affiliated with a hospice agency.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Two Spacious Bedrooms
Full Bathroom
Kitchen
Sitting Room
Large Living Room
Accommodations For Visitors
Bedrooms For Family Members
Large Front Porch
Stone Patio
Beautiful Gardens
Wellness ProgramThe Sunset House provides a home setting of personal care and warmth where death can be approached as symptom-free as possible.
Specific Programspalliative care
Volunteer ProgramsYes

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Sunset House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.23 miles to nearest hospital (Lipson Cancer And Blood Center)

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Hospice Home in New York

Sunset House 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset House

What neighborhood is Sunset House in?

Sunset House is in the West Irondequoit neighborhood.

Is Sunset House in a walkable area?

Sunset House has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Sunset House?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Sunset House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Sunset House?

(585) 467-3524 will put you in contact with the team at Sunset House.

Is Sunset House Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Sunset House is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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