About Us

The Friendly Home's staff of experienced and dedicated professionals take pride in knowing our residents as individuals, each with his or her own personal history and distinct personality. In fact, we even refer to Friendly Home residents as "Members" to foster an environment of belonging and camaraderie.

We share a mission of providing care and services that promote dignity, individuality and the highest possible level of independence. Our goal is to maximize the quality of life for Members on all levels - physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual - in a respectful, caring and professional manner. We strive to provide a desirable and fulfilling quality of life for Members by offering a variety of engaging programs and activities designed to meet their diverse interests, including: exercise classes, social hours, entertainers, trips to local places of interest, and worship services and pastoral care, provided by our own chaplain.

The Friendly Home has a referral affiliation arrangement with the following organizations: Linden Knoll, a senior living residence which adjoins The Friendly Home, Cloverwood, an independent senior living community in Pittsford, and Glenmere at Cloverwood, a licensed enriched (assisted) housing program offering professionally directed support services in a beautifully designed residential setting.

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Annual Report

Click here to read the latest Friendly Journal and 2010 Annual Report.

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Mission Statement

The Friendly Home is committed to meeting the changing needs of older adults by providing nursing care, rehabilitation, and services that enhance quality of life and promote dignity, individuality, and the highest level of independence.

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History

In 1849, a group of benevolent women formed the "Rochester Society for the Relief of Friendless and Homeless Females". As the Society grew, an old tavern was purchased on the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street in downtown Rochester for its new location. The Society was then incorporated under the name "The Rochester Home for the Friendless."

As the mission of the organization evolved and the need for services increased, the Home moved to its current location at 3156 East Avenue in Brighton, and became known as "The Rochester Friendly Home." Later the name changed to simply "The Friendly Home", as it is known today.

Although our name has changed over the years, the sentiments and philosophy that first inspired the original Society have remained constant. From an organization that sheltered homeless women to an organization that is committed to providing a continuum of care to older adults, The Friendly Home has always been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve.

History Links

The Friendly Home Timeline: Click here to view a PDF of our timeline.

Democrat and Chronicle Feature: Click here to read local columnist Bob Marcotte's Friendly Home feature!