named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Support Services
Offers overnight accommodations and emotional support for families during a loved one's end-of-life care
Resident Care Program
Provides 24/7 compassionate comfort care to terminally ill residents in a home-like setting, focusing on dignity, peace, and holistic support
Volunteer Support Program
Engages volunteers in resident care, facilities maintenance, and fundraising to sustain daily operations and community engagement
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 4 activities
- Operates a residential comfort care facility with private rooms and garden accessProvides private resident rooms each equipped with a full ensuite bathroom, closet, flat-screen TV, dresser, fireplace, sofa-bed, and direct access to a garden deck for terminally ill patients.
- Provides end-of-life comfort care to terminally ill individualsOffers compassionate care to individuals with life-limiting or terminal illnesses, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a dedicated comfort care home. The first resident was welcomed on November 1, 2005.
- Provides nursing and per-diem clinical coverage for end-of-life careDelivers nursing care focused on geriatrics and end-of-life support, including per-diem nursing coverage for weekend on-call and weekday shifts, utilizing nurses with hospice experience.
- Supports families of terminally ill patientsProvides support to families and friends of individuals with terminal illness, including private accommodations for family members during their stay, and a sofa-bed in a second living room for respite.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Accepts in-kind donations to support resident care and operationsAccepts gift cards (Amazon, Wegmans, Visa) and household/hygiene supplies such as queen sheet sets, cleaning products, gloves, and baby wipes to support daily resident care and facility operations.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in patient care and facility supportTrains and utilizes volunteers to provide personal care to residents, support families, and assist with facility maintenance including yard work, repairs, and home upkeep.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising events and manages donation-based programsOrganizes fundraising events that support a large portion of the annual budget and offers engraved memorial bricks for placement on a garden pathway in honor or memory of loved ones, supported by a $100 donation.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- Provides administrative and financial operations support for patient careProvides administrative, bookkeeping, and accounting support to ensure smooth operations and enable patient care services at Shepherd Home.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$269K
Contributions & grants$272K101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$281K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$224K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$514K
Cash$36K
Investments$275K
Liabilities$13
Net assets$514K
Liquid reserves13.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +114.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Scibetta | Executive Director | 40 | $63K |
board members · 9
- Daniel Beca — Director
- Jennifer Modzel — Director
- Katherine Carr — Vice Chair
- Mary Drechsler — Board Chair
- Meredith Rutherford — Secretary
- Peter Farrell — Director
- Stephen DeLucia — Treasurer
- Stephen Lapp Esq — Director
- Taylor Ferranti — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Provides fiduciary oversight, ensures 501(c)3 compliance, and sets organizational policy.
- Episcopal Church of the Incarnation Partner — Provided a lease site for Shepherd Home behind the church, with lease agreements signed in 2004.
- George Eastman Museum Network — Lisa Brubaker serves on the Board of Trustees, indicating cross-sector nonprofit engagement.
- Heritage Christian Services Partner — Ruth Benjamin, board member, dedicated 33 years to this organization, indicating a professional and advocacy link.
- Make-a-Wish Missouri and Kansas Network — Lisa Brubaker is Immediate Past Chair, reflecting leadership in a national nonprofit network.
- Monroe Community College Partner — Tyler French serves on the Hospitality Board and is an adjunct professor, indicating educational partnership.
- Monroe County Department of Human Services Government — Martin Williams works as a senior human services planner, linking Shepherd Home to county-level human services planning.
- St. John Fisher College Partner — Ruth Benjamin contributes to the development of I/DD curriculum and instruction for nursing students at this institution.
- UR Medicine Home Care Partner — Martin Williams previously held a position here, indicating professional connections in healthcare services.
- United Way Network — Shepherd Home is designated by United Way with number #2441
- Webster Community Chest Partner — Martin Williams serves on the board, indicating local community collaboration.
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.
- Comfort-Care Model for End-of-Life Supportmethodology: comfort-careBy providing comfort care rather than curative treatment, we support individuals with life-limiting illnesses to experience peace and dignity at the end of life, because prioritizing symptom relief and emotional well-being improves quality of life in final stages.
- Compassionate, Holistic End-of-Life Caremethodology: faith-based_holistic_careBy integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual support within a faith-based framework, we enhance dignity and well-being during end-of-life transitions, because holistic care grounded in love and compassion fosters deeper healing and peace for residents and families.
- Home-Like Environment to Promote Belongingmethodology: home-like_environmentBy designing care spaces with an open-concept, tranquil layout, we help residents feel at home and more at ease, because a familiar, peaceful environment reduces anxiety and supports emotional well-being during end-of-life care.