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The Homestead Rochester
256 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY 14619
Featured Review
5
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January 2, 2020
My Mother has been living at RPH for about 5 years now. She lives on the 4th floor, the people with the greatest needs live on this floor. She has advanced Alzheimer's, which means she no longer recognizes her husband, myself, my siblings, her grandchildren or her great grandchildren. I have read some of the past reviews. When touring a facility it is hard to imagine what is important and what is not. I can tell you the food, the rooms, and the neighborhood are not important. The love and care ALL the staff show towards my Mother is what is truly important. This is NOT an easy job, and takes skilled and highly trained aides and nurses to deal with people with cognitive issues. But at RPH, they do it with ease. As for the food, my mother has gained 10 lbs since moving there, so she thinks the food is great. The building is old, the rooms are old, but "run down?" ... this seems a bit harsh… and “unsafe neighborhood”, this seems harsh as well. My mother thinks she's living in a 1st class hotel!
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Memory Care, Assisted Living
Bedroom Type
one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment, condo
Starting Price
$3,685/mo
Care Types
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
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About The Homestead Rochester in Rochester, New York
The Rochester Presbyterian Home has been serving Elders since 1925. Our founders believed it was our mission to provide “a safe and happy haven for persons in their sunset years.” Today, we continue that tradition at three Eden Alternative residences and have earned a reputation for excellence.
Our philosophy of care
We believe in the dignity and value of each individual and promote acceptance and respect for all people. Our residents are the Elders in our families. By virtue of their age and wisdom, we look to them to define lifestyles that are rewarding and homes that are truly home.
We are committed to the philosophy of the Eden Alternative. We have reaffirmed our commitment to improving quality of care and quality of life for the people who live and work in our homes by mastering the second Milestone of “The Path to Mastery™: The Art of Creating a Caring Community.” This powerful tool developed by The Eden Alternative®, guides organizations through the process of transforming their culture to assure person-directed care practices. This pathway persistently reminds us that we must dismiss all remnants of the medical-institutional model of Elder care and assure that decisions and care plans honor the voices and preferences of each individual. We believe that the Eden Alternative path is the key to the highest quality of life for the Elders living in our residences.
As Eden Alternative residences, we are committed to building “human habitats” that are full of life. Residents plant and tend our gardens and pursue useful roles within each home. We have adopted several pets and Elders may share a room with their animal companions. We welcome children and embrace each Elder’s family as our own.
Our residence is organized into Eden families. The purpose of each family is to build relationships between Elders and their “partners in care.” We believe that caring relationships make life meaningful and assure that Elders and staff feel like they belong-like family.
Ultimately, our purpose is to reach each individual and assist him or her in leading a meaningful life with as much independence and freedom as possible. While we certainly accommodate the care needs of our Elders, we believe it is equally important to care for their human spirit.
The Assisted Living Residence at the Homestead
From the elegant dining room with its Oriental rug to the stately Victorian furnishings found throughout the residence, North Hall reflects the charm and character of historic Rochester.
Each Elder enjoys a private room with, in most cases, a private bath. We encourage residents to bring their own furnishings for their rooms, so they’ll immediately feel at home.
Elders and their relatives often gather in the country kitchens and sun porches or catch a show in our living room. You can also find them on our computers, surfing the web, Skyping, or sending emails to family and friends. They visit our beauty shop and browse in our Country Store for cards, gifts, toiletries, and sweets. And, of course, Don & Norma’s is the place for free ice cream cones, sundaes, and floats.
Memory Care Residences at the Homestead
- In our South Hall, we offer four levels of Memory Care to accommodate the changing needs that accompany progressive dementia.
- Our second floor residence-It Takes Two Family~ Early Stage Memory Care
- Our third floor residence-Home Away From Home Family~ Mid-stage Memory Care
- Our fourth floor residence-Penthouse Sweets Family~ Advanced-stage Memory Care & Enhanced Care
Amenities at Rochester Presbyterian Home-The Homestead
On the 1st floor we have a main dining room, private dining area, assembly room, chapel, and living room. Just a short walk down the hall brings one to Don & Norma’s, our old-fashioned ice cream parlor. There is easy access to the great outdoors, with our deck, secured enclosed patio, outside walking path, and vegetable and flower gardens. On the lower level are our fitness center, arts and crafts room, and beauty salon.
A bus, a van, and lots of volunteers make community outings a regular part of residential life – destinations include social and cultural events, restaurants, picnics at the beach, shopping, and rides in the country.
To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit:
New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory
Services and Amenities of The Homestead Rochester in Rochester, New York
Campus/Building Details
- General Store
Financing & Payment Options
- Requires Credit Check
Health Services
- Pharmacy on-site
- Medication Reminders
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
Pets
- Pets
- No Birds
- No Cats
- No Small Dogs
- No Large Dogs
- Pet restrictions
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Companionship & Escort Assistance
- Companionship Services
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
- Fitness Opportunities
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Walking and Hiking Areas
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Dining
- Communal Dining
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
Languages
- English spoken
Personal Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking services
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Reference Checks
- Staff trained in memory care
- Continual Training
Inside Amenities
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: 18.00 per hour for companion services/transportation
- Housing: 102 AL beds, 102 ALR beds, 22 Enhanced ALR beds, 65 Special Needs ALR beds
- Dining: Private Dining Area
- Features: Ice Cream Parlor, assembly room, chapel, arts and crafts room, Country Kitchen, Sun Porches
- Range Of Services: Incontinence management, Medical services such as audiology, podiatry, x-ray, and lab tests, Banking services
- State Licenses: AF0547A, 370-E-022
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Reviews of The Homestead Rochester in Rochester, New York
4.0
(12 reviews)
Facility
4.0
Staff
4.8
Food
4.7
Activities
5.0
Value
5.0
Jom
5
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January 2, 2020
My Mother has been living at RPH for about 5 years now. She lives on the 4th floor, the people with the greatest needs live on this floor. She has advanced Alzheimer's, which means she no longer recognizes her husband, myself, my siblings, her grandchildren or her great grandchildren. I have read some of the past reviews. When touring a facility it is hard to imagine what is important and what is not. I can tell you the food, the rooms, and the neighborhood are not important. The love and care ALL the staff show towards my Mother is what is truly important. This is NOT an easy job, and takes skilled and highly trained aides and nurses to deal with people with cognitive issues. But at RPH, they do it with ease. As for the food, my mother has gained 10 lbs since moving there, so she thinks the food is great. The building is old, the rooms are old, but "run down?" ... this seems a bit harsh… and “unsafe neighborhood”, this seems harsh as well. My mother thinks she's living in a 1st class hotel!
Kenneth
5
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October 18, 2019
My mom has moved into Rochester Presbyterian Home. It is a very welcoming environment. It is almost like going into somebody's home. There is always a front desk person to greet you. I go there all the time, there is always somebody there to greet me, and they know me by name. It is an ala carte access. It is a very secure building. The care that I see my mom is getting is amazing. They give me a phone call anytime something happens or changes. She can get her hair cut done there, she has a doctor that comes to visit her there, and she has physical therapy there. They also have activities. Here, there is always something going on. My mom seems to be thriving, and she is very happy about it. The staff members are all amazing. My mom has gained weight, too. The place itself is very nice. They do museum trips and restaurants, which is also nice.
Iris
4
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July 5, 2019
My mother stayed at Rochester Presbyterian Home - The Homestead for respite. I was very pleased with everything. They made her very comfortable. She had a beautiful room. The meals were very good. It was very warm, inviting and very clean. The staff was very receptive and caring. I didn't have any issues at all. They had entertainment and music.
Carol
3
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May 28, 2019
Rochester Presbyterian Home was an older community. The place itself was rundown. The staff seemed very nice, but there weren't any activities going on when we were there. It was more of a place to house somebody. Nevertheless, the staff members were friendly, and they take Medicare. The rooms were pretty rundown. People were watching television. Everyone we spoke with was very nice. The dining area was adequate but rundown. Rochester Presbyterian Home was a depressing place; however, they had an enclosed area outside, which seemed nice, and they had assisted living to memory care.
Debby681317
5
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March 8, 2017
My dad stayed at Rochester Presbyterian in their memory care unit. It's a very well-run, clean facility. Their elevators were locked down, and the security was extremely great. The food looked very good and healthy. Their staff was very friendly. They had good activities. I was pretty impressed.
jclax
5
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June 24, 2016
My grandmother is currently there. I have nothing but great things to say about the staff there, from the nurses to the CNA's, to the food service workers and recreation workers. Everyone is extremely patient, friendly and caring. This place is a gem. They often have activities planned for the residents, such as movies, a fashion show, ice cream socials. Today while I visited there was a couple of musicians playing guitar and singing songs to and with the residents. I can't believe anyone has anything negative to say about this place. My grandfather spent many months in Hill Haven and that place was just a death trap. RPH is clean, and the staff get residents whatever they want. My grandmother (with dementia) is allowed to live on her on terms and schedule. If she wants ice cream at 11:00 pm, they'll get it for her. Can't recommend this place enough and neither can my mother, who is an RN.
Alex C.
3
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June 11, 2016
My father has Alzheimers, and he is in one of the memory care floors. So far, the staff has been good, and the food is decent. His room is decent-sized, as well. People there are very nice, but I have a few issues. First, they have large screen TV's in the lounges, but the staff usually puts on borderline trash TV shows; TV dramas with lots of F-bombs, usually dealing with fictional-crime stories. Really? Can't they put TCM or something that 80-90 year-olds could relate to? Also, when the rent is a good 5-grand a month, you'd think that AC would be found on all floors, but it isn't. While the neighborhood is "urban", it is by no means "bad".
Deborah105905750
5
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May 3, 2015
The people at Rochester Presbyterian Home are wonderful, and it is a really nice place for my uncle. He is sort of a quiet guy, so he also spends more time watching the television, but he was able to do different things with the residents. He has gone on some nice boat trips on a river he knew from childhood. The people have been great, and they take good care of him. We bring him home for a couple of weeks, and then he goes back. He came home for two weeks around Thanksgiving time, and he seems to be doing really well; he is cheerful and happy. We did eat there, and I thought it was OK, but he thinks it was absolutely wonderful. He is particularly fond of the fact that they have an ice cream shop there. I think it is quite homey. They have dogs, cats, and birds. Their clients can have a pet that they help take care of, and in that way, it is very nice.
Anonymous99194150
3
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February 10, 2015
Rochester Presbyterian Home is in a very bad neighborhood. The staff seemed to be fine. It is an old facility. The grounds appeared to be clean and well-kept. It is not close to a hospital. I was not comfortable with the facility.
LoveMyGrandma
2
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July 7, 2014
When we first placed my grandma in the Rochester Presbyterian Home, we were very happy with her care, but the care has declined greatly in the past few months. On more than one occasion, the staff has forgotten to wake her up or guide her to both breakfast and lunch on the same day. That means my grandma went approximately 19 hours without food or water. As a dementia resident on RPH's 4th floor, the staff should know that all of those residents need help remembering where and when to eat. It breaks my heart that we can't keep my grandma at our house and instead have to subject her to these conditions. I wish the RPH staff would go back to the way they were when she first arrived a few years ago. This adult care facility used to be, and could still be in the future, a good place.
Caring84473250
4
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January 31, 2014
We chose Rochester Presbyterian Home because they met all our needs. My mom has been there for seven months now. It's a wonderful facility. When you walk in, you just feel like you're at home. The entire facility is very homey. It has a lot of character to it. It's very warm and welcoming. There is a sense of peace when you walk in there. My mom has a very nice room. It is a bedroom with a bathroom. The staff is great. They do everything to meet the family's need. They're wonderful. They're not just working but they truly care about their residents. They're willing to work with you in any way if you need to adjust to anything. They go above and beyond their duty. This facility also offers a lot of activities for their residents.
P1
5
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December 11, 2012
My father passed away in September from pneumonia, which we, the family, chose not to treat. He was living on the Memory Care floor of the Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY. They gave him loving, compassionate care. The rates are reasonable, as it is a non profit, and the staff turnover is low. I was very pleased with the care he received while living there.
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