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JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC

SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 150539103 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · menorahparkofcny.com
revenue
$18.9M
expenses
$18.9M
net assets
$2.4M
employees
448
volunteers
35
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING SERVICES, HOME CARE SERVICES, AND ADULT DAY CARE

profile · synthesized from sources

Menorah Park provides a continuum of senior care services in Central New York, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and adult day medical programs. Rooted in Jewish values, it serves older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities through a 36-acre campus and community-based services. Founded in 1912, the organization emphasizes dignity, wellness, and holistic aging.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $254K
    ADULT DAY CARE
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Day Medical Program
Community-based health and social services for older adults, supporting independence and wellness.
Beit Tikvah Residence
Group home providing residential care for women with developmental disabilities.
IMPARA: The Rodney and Marjorie Fink Institute for Applied Research on Aging
Research institute focused on advancing knowledge and practices in aging.
Jewish Health and Rehabilitation Center
Skilled nursing facility with 132 units offering short-term rehab and long-term care, including The Terrace, a 40-bed unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
The Inn at Menorah Park
51-apartment assisted living community providing personal care, medication assistance, and 24-hour supervision.
The Oaks at Menorah Park
50-apartment independent living retirement community offering active senior living options.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 2 activities
    • Memory care and dementia support services
      Operates The Terrace at Menorah Park, a memory care unit established in 2002, and a 40-bed Alzheimer’s and dementia unit within the Jewish Health and Rehabilitation Center. Provides professional care for individuals with cognitive impairments including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related conditions, with staff trained in Positive Approach to Care (PAC) methodology.
    • Support services for older adults living at home
      Provides in-home and community-based support including counseling, care management, brain health programming, healthcare advocacy, Kosher Meals on Wheels, transportation, and assistance for individuals with dementia and their families.
  • Adult Day Health Care Programs 1 activity
    • Adult day care and rehabilitation services
      Operates a medical-model adult day care program providing healthcare, therapies, social work, recreational support, and meals for adults with medical and daily living needs, including post-hospitalization and stroke recovery.
  • Long-Term Care Advocacy & Provider Support 1 activity
    • Applied research on aging
      Conducts and promotes research to improve gerontological knowledge, trains professionals, shares best practices, and contributes to policy through the Rodney and Marjorie Fink Institute at Menorah Park for Applied Research on Aging (IMPARA), including partnerships with local institutions.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Compliance and organizational integrity program
      Implements a Corporate Compliance Program with Standards of Conduct, formal reporting channels (including a hotline), anonymous reporting options, anti-retaliation policies, and procedures to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse across the organization.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
    • Education and training in aging services
      Provides education, training, clinical internships, fieldwork, and public programming on aging-related topics for healthcare professionals, service providers, students, and the general public.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Group home for women with developmental disabilities
      Operates Beit Tikvah Residence, a group home providing 24/7 supervision and supportive living for up to four young women with developmental disabilities.
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
    • Operation of senior living facilities
      Provides a full continuum of senior care services including independent living apartments, assisted living, nursing home care, short-term rehabilitation, and home healthcare. Facilities include The Oaks at Menorah Park (50 apartments), a 132-bed nursing and rehabilitation center, and a 51-apartment assisted living community.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Wellness and community programming
      Offers restaurant-style dining, kosher catering, recreation, learning opportunities, technology training, and community events through the Abraham Shankman Wellness Pavilion, the Center for Healthy Living, and the Jim & Arlene Gerber Bistro.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18.94M
Contributions & grants$1.02M5%
Program service revenue$16.91M89%
Investment income$49K0%
Other revenue$954K
expenses
Total expenses$18.89M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.60M
Cash$720K
Investments$1.03M
Liabilities$14.16M
Net assets$2.44M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RUSSELL D'AMICO CEO 33 $282K
MICHAEL RILEY CFO 33 $174K
JACINTA VONDELL DIRECTOR OF NURSING 40 $155K
SARAH GRIGORITA ADMINISTRATOR 40 $143K
MARK TRUEX ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING 40 $132K
JIM KIRWAN DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 40 $109K
STEPHEN HENRY RN 40 $105K
board members · 8
  • ART DIAMOND — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID NEWMAN — DIRECTOR
  • FRAN CIARDULLO — PRESIDENT
  • JEFFREY SCHEER — DIRECTOR
  • JON MALOFF — TREASURER
  • KATHLEEN STEINMANN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LUANA REEVES — SECRETARY
  • TOM CARELLO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Network — The Terrace at Menorah Park of CNY is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for excellence in care.
  • Association of Jewish Aging Services Network — Menorah Park is a member of the Association of Jewish Aging Services.
  • Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Partner — Partner in supporting the Center for Healthy Living.
  • Jeffrey Solomon & Solomon Family Partner — Supported the Technology & Training Center.
  • Jewish Health & Rehabilitation Center Partner — Part of the Menorah Park of CNY campus, providing nursing and rehabilitation services.
  • Jewish Health and Rehabilitation Center Partner — Co-located facility providing access to recreational, cultural, spiritual, and dining services for apartment residents.
  • Le Moyne College Partner — Collaborates with The Rodney and Marjorie Fink Institute on aging research.
  • Menorah Park Auxiliary Partner — Supports residents through organizing activities, operating a gift shop, and providing major donations for hospital beds, transportation, and furniture.
  • Menorah Park of CNY Partner — Collaborates with Menorah Park of CNY on safety and mitigation planning.
  • New York State Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Government — Entity to which compliance matters may be referred for investigation.
  • New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Government — Entity to which compliance matters may be referred for investigation.
  • Rodney and Marjorie Fink Institute at Menorah Park for Applied Research on Aging Partner — Partners with Menorah Park of CNY to advance research, training, and best practices in aging care.
  • Sephardic Foundation Partner — Supported the Arts & Minds Community Room.
  • St. Joseph’s Health Center Partner — Collaborates with The Rodney and Marjorie Fink Institute on aging research.
  • Syracuse Jewish Family Service Partner — Collaborates with Menorah Park of CNY to provide social services and support for older adults in Central New York.
  • Syracuse Jewish Family Service Partner — Collaborates with Syracuse Jewish Family Service to extend community support for older adults and their families.
  • Syracuse Jewish Family Service Partner — Collaborates with Syracuse Jewish Family Service to provide social services and support for older adults and their families.
  • Syracuse Jewish Family Service Partner — Partnership to offer memory care programs including Mind Aerobics and M-Power U.
  • Syracuse Jewish Family Service Partner — Provides aging adult services including AgeWise programs, Kosher Meals on Wheels, and Elder Justice Programs at Menorah Park of CNY.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Collaborates with The Rodney and Marjorie Fink Institute on aging research.
  • The Jewish Home of CNY Partner — Shares campus and visitation guidelines with The Inn at Menorah Park of CNY
  • Upstate Medical University Partner — Collaborates with The Rodney and Marjorie Fink Institute on aging research.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Client Autonomy in Senior Living
    methodology: client_autonomy
    By offering client-directed independent living options, we support sustained engagement and well-being, because personal choice and autonomy are foundational to dignity and successful aging.
  • Continuum of Care Model
    methodology: continuum_of_care
    By integrating housing, health services, and social support within a single system, we enable seamless transitions and sustained independence for older adults as needs change, because coordinated, long-term support improves dignity and outcomes in aging populations.
  • Faith-Based, Inclusive Community Care
    methodology: faith_based_inclusive_care
    By integrating Jewish traditions and values into services while welcoming all, we strengthen spiritual connection and community belonging, because culturally rooted care enhances meaning and engagement for residents regardless of background.
  • Holistic Wellness Through Integrated Programming
    methodology: holistic_wellness_model
    By addressing seven dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual—we improve overall well-being, because integrated, multidimensional programming better supports healthy aging than isolated interventions.
  • Relationship-Based Dementia Care
    methodology: relationship-based dementia care
    By training staff in brain function and change-ability recognition, we build stronger relationships with individuals experiencing cognitive decline, because understanding neuroplasticity and person-centered connection leads to improved care outcomes.