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Kirkhaven is a not-for-profit nursing home and rehabilitation facility located on Alexander Street between Park Avenue and Genesee Hospital. It is centrally located and convenient for those working downtown. In order to accommodate the needs of visitors schedules, Kirkhaven has no restriction on visiting hours. Kirkhaven has 29 single and 59 double rooms, for a total of 147 beds. Plans are in place to renovate all resident rooms in 1995.

The 1992 spacious addition features a bright lobby, Physical, Occupational and Recreational Therapy rooms, and well appointed private visiting rooms with balconies. An assembly room and meditation room were also added. All administrative offices are now consolidated to facilitate better service. Tours are welcome by appointment.

Kirkhavens comprehensive fee includes in-house staff physicians, dental, podiatry, Audiology and psychiatric consultation, physical, occupational and speech therapy, ENT, all medications, laundry, van trips, walker, wheelchair and other routine equipment. An interdisciplinary team develops and monitors a holistic approach to wellness for each resident addressing medical, emotional, spiritual, physical, dietary, psychosocial and recreational concerns. Residents are routinely matched with a consistent primary care person in order to promote a sense of continuity and community.

Several additional staff and services have been added. Three in-house staff physicians facilitate easy access to medical services. A full time Director of Pastoral Care is available and a diversity of regular religious services and programs are offered. A Music Therapist helps to enrich the lives of residents. A Hospice Care is now in place. A specially equipped van provides transportation for regular outings. Rehabilitation services allow residents to return to their own home or to lower levels of care. The Special Care Unit is specifically designed to serve those exhibiting behavioral symptoms of Alzheimers disease. Residents Council meets monthly and Family Council meets bimonthly in order to allow the opportunity to communicate issues of concern to the staff.

Kirkhaven attempts to exceed expectations in all areas, including meals. The breakfast menu is totally selected by residents, within dietary limits. Afternoon and evening menus rotate with choices, and special requests are welcome. There are communal dining rooms on each floor with private dining in visiting rooms available upon request.

Kirkhaven welcomes people of all faiths and operate under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, as part of a continuum of care with The Valley Manor and the Rochester Presbyterian Home.