named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Eden Alternative® Implementation
Person-directed care model focused on combating loneliness, helplessness, and boredom through pets, intergenerational activities, gardens, and resident autonomy
Enhanced Care
Support for elders requiring additional assistance with daily living, integrated within residential communities
Memory Care
Specialized care for elders living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, offered across all three residences
Respite Care
Short-term care option providing temporary relief for caregivers, available at all locations
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 2 activities
- Hosts community engagement and recognition eventsOrganizes events such as 100th birthday celebrations and facilitates visits from public officials to recognize residents, including David Richards and Marjorie Simard.
- Implements individualized wellness and activity plans for residentsDevelops personalized care and wellness plans in collaboration with elders and families, including daily tailored activities, field trips, and purposeful engagement opportunities to support physical, social, and spiritual well-being and counter loneliness, helplessness, and boredom.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2 activities
- Operates Eden Alternative®-certified memory care communitiesMaintains Eden Certified Residences that integrate pets, school children, gardens, and specialized amenities such as greenhouses and ice cream parlors to promote growth, purpose, and joy for individuals living with memory loss.
- Provides residential elder care with memory, enhanced, and respite care servicesOperates three residences in Monroe County, NY, providing memory care, enhanced care, and respite care for individuals with mild cognitive impairment to advanced dementia, including private rooms and transparent fee structures.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Conducts staff training in dementia care and person-centered modelsTrains all staff in dementia care and participates in Eden Alternative retreats to foster a shared responsibility for elder quality of life and implement person-centered care practices.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Delivers person-centered spiritual and emotional support servicesProvides worship, Bible studies, communion, one-on-one visits, and end-of-life services such as memorial and funeral arrangements, offering spiritual and emotional support to elders and their families regardless of religious affiliation.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Offers educational programming for caregiversHosts an educational series on caregiving fundamentals in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association to support caregivers.
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Adult Day Health Care Programs 1 activity
- Provides on-site and coordinated medical and support servicesOffers on-site medical care through partnerships with geriatric teams, including audiology, podiatry, x-ray, and lab services, along with transportation and companion care for medical appointments.
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Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
- Provides public access to annual reports and facility toursMakes annual reports available for public download and offers in-person tours of facilities by appointment during weekday hours.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offers resident and family support amenitiesProvides on-site cosmetology services, guest meal service, free house phone service, and allows companion animals with a monthly fee to enhance resident comfort and family engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$804K
Contributions & grants$4K0%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$800K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.11M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.02M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$16.88M
Cash$208K
Investments$15.67M
Liabilities$396K
Net assets$16.48M
Liquid reserves171.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -50.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Gallese | Chief Executive Officer | 1 | $233K |
| Barbara Bennett Chief | Financial Officer (Beginning 4/24) | 1 | $124K |
| Bonny Claxton Chief | Financial Officer (Through 4/24) | 1 | $108K |
board members · 9
- David Still — Secretary
- Diane Caselli — Board Member
- Edward Sigler — Treasurer
- Gary Hugunine — Board Member
- Jeff Steele — Board Member
- Jim Memmott — Board Member
- Megan Burke — Board Member
- Robert Brown — Chairperson
- Ronald Norris — Board Member
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Alzheimer's Association Partner — Partner organization supporting family programs and community events at Rochester Presbyterian Home.
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Co-hosts an educational series on caregiving for dementia patients.
- City of Rochester Government — Jointly issued a proclamation with Monroe County for a resident celebration.
- City of Rochester Government — Jointly issued a proclamation with Monroe County in honor of a resident's 100th birthday.
- City of Rochester Government — Jointly issued a proclamation with Monroe County in recognition of a resident's 100th birthday.
- Eden Alternative Network — Member organization certified under the Eden Alternative model, implementing its principles across residences.
- Eden Alternative Partner — Participates in Eden Alternative retreats to train staff and promote a shared vision of elder care.
- Lifespan Partner — Partner organization supporting family programs and community events at Rochester Presbyterian Home.
- Monroe County Government — Issued an official proclamation declaring October 20, 2025, as "Marjorie Simard Day" and jointly recognized a resident's 100th birthday with the City of Rochester.
- Monroe County Government — Jointly issued a proclamation with the City of Rochester for a resident celebration.
- Monroe County Government — Jointly issued a proclamation with the City of Rochester in honor of a resident's 100th birthday.
- Rochester Presbyterian Home, Inc. Partner — Primary beneficiary of foundation's support
- Strong Geriatric Team Partner — Provides on-site medical house calls and specialty services for residents.
- The Eden Alternative Network — Member organization certified by and aligned with The Eden Alternative's principles of elder care.
- The Eden Alternative Partner — Implements the principles and framework of The Eden Alternative® in its model of elder care.
- Unity Geriatric Team Partner — Provides on-site medical house calls and specialty services for residents.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Eden Alternative Philosophy Implementationmethodology: eden_alternativeBy applying the Eden Alternative® philosophy, the organization transforms elder care from an institutional model to a home-centered culture that reduces loneliness, helplessness, and boredom because relationship-centered, person-directed living improves quality of life and spiritual well-being.
- Family-Centered Decision Supportmethodology: family-centered decision supportBy providing personalized guidance to families during the senior housing selection process, the organization improves decision-making outcomes because empathetic, tailored support reduces stress and increases alignment with elder needs and values.
- Person-Directed, Individualized Care Modelmethodology: person_directed_careBy designing individualized care plans and engagement activities based on personal preferences and needs, the organization promotes autonomy, emotional well-being, and independence because personalized care increases resident dignity and reduces feelings of loneliness and helplessness.