Person-Centered Care

Accepts donations of unopened goods for distribution to support residents and facility operations.

Utilizes trained volunteers to provide direct resident care, companionship, meals, and assistance with home maintenance and fundraising activities at the comfort care facility.

Operates a comfort care facility with two bedrooms, common living areas, and accessible outdoor gardens, offering cost-free residential care for terminally ill individuals during their final three months of life. The facility supports both residents and their families.

Sells 12 oz bags of Comfort Blend coffee for $15, with $5 from each sale donated to Pines of Peace; offers weekly delivery and Wednesday pickup at its location as a fundraising initiative.

Provides physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services in patients’ homes to improve mobility, daily living skills, and communication. Includes caregiver education, assistive equipment training, and swallowing rehabilitation for patients with chronic or complex conditions.

Conducts research through the Center for Home Care Policy & Research to inform best practices in home-based care delivery and health policy, contributing to evidence-based models and clinical performance standards.

Operates veteran liaison programs providing peer support, VA coordination, and benefits assistance, and offers LGBTQIA+ liaison services to ensure culturally competent, affirming care for older adults. Includes staff training on identity-specific needs.

Operates a nurse residency program for new hires and partners with nursing schools to strengthen clinical capacity and support the development of skilled home care professionals.

Provides home health aide services including bathing, grooming, dressing, and shaving for patients requiring personal care support. These services are part of a broader home care model serving high-risk and elderly populations.

Provides comprehensive in-home health care and hospice services to over 99,000 patients and members daily across New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, including nursing, therapy, social work, and end-of-life care. Services are delivered by a team of over 11,500 staff and are accredited by CHAP with Age-Friendly Care at Home and Home Health Heart Failure certifications.

Offers social work, spiritual care counseling, bereavement support for up to 13 months post-death, and registered dietitian services focused on nutritional support for hospice patients. Includes assistance with legal and insurance forms, cultural or religious rituals, and grief workshops.

Engages 345 volunteers who contribute over 27,600 hours annually to support patients through visits, companionship, creative activities, and administrative support. Includes specialized volunteers in pet therapy, multilingual communication, music, and end-of-life presence.

Recruits and involves volunteers to support resident programs, events, and direct care activities in collaboration with staff and Sisters.

Hosts the Columban Sisters Mission Office, which produces and mails mission appeals to raise funds supporting care for the poor, sick, and elderly in international missions.

Provides hair salon, manicure, and golf cart ride services to enhance resident comfort and quality of life.

Provides residential care for elderly men and women in a facility with modern amenities, emphasizing security, independence, and affordability. The facility has served hundreds of residents since opening on May 1, 1970.

Runs a dining room and snack bar to provide meals and refreshments for residents, supported by an on-site vegetable garden.

Provides a comprehensive program of on-site and off-site events including holiday celebrations, game sessions, craft programs like 'A Stitch In Time,' cookie baking, seasonal strawberry activities, family visitation events, and special guest visits.