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History
As a not-for-profit organization,
Kirkhaven provides senior care that is mission-driven.
The goal, since our inception, has been to provide
professional nursing in a way that always maintains
dignity, choice
and independence for our elders.
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Throughout the
years, we have not only continued to renovate and enhance
the physical attributes of our facility, we have constantly
sought ways to improve the more intangible attributes that
promote true "quality of life" for all our residents.
Kirkhaven is
home to seniors of many religious and cultural backgrounds.
| 1975 |
A joint nursing homes committee forms, consisting
of members from Rochester Presbyterian Home's Board
of Trustees and Valley Manor's Board of Directors, to
oversee the development of a skilled nursing care facility.
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| 1979 |
Rochester Presbyterian Home takes title to the former
Pavilion Nursing Home on behalf of the joint committee.
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| 1980 |
The Genesee Valley Presbyterian Nursing Center, doing
business as Kirkhaven, incorporates and elects its first
board of directors. |
| 1983 |
Complete renovation of the facility begins. |
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February
20, 1984: Kirkhaven opens.
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| 1990 |
The Kirkhaven Foundation forms to solicit, receive
and manage funds for Kirkhaven.
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| 1992 |
Construction
begins on a 20,000-square foot addition to consolidate
office areas, and provide spacious rooms for Recreation,
Physical and Occupational Therapy, visiting rooms
and a meditation room.
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| 1995 |
Kirkhaven refurbishes all resident rooms, and establishes
rehabilitation beds on the second floor. |
| 1996 |
Kirkhaven officially dedicates The Anderson Transitional
Care Center.
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| 1998 |
The
Hart Taylor Special Care Center for the care of seniors
with later stage dementia opens after extensive physical
renovation and programming development. |
| 1999 |
The Rochester Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
names our Hart Taylor Special Care Center "Outstanding
Residential Care Provider". |
| 1999 |
Kirkhaven and Valley Manor create Seniorsfirst
(The Presbyterian Homes and Services of Genesee
Valley, Inc.), an affiliation designed to combine resources,
ease transitions, and provide a wider range of services
for the senior population of Rochester. |
| 2002 |
 Kirkhaven
renovates its courtyard, creating a beautiful outdoor recreational resource for residents and their guests. |
| 2005-2006 |
Kirkhaven Leadership commits to Pathways for Meaningful Living, a grassroots culture change movement in long-term care |
| 2005-2006 |
Kirkhaven Senior leaders become certified as Eden Alternative Associates.
(For more info, go to www.edenalt.com) |
What
does "Kirkhaven" mean?
"Kirk" is the
Scottish word for church and the concept of "church haven"
is one that embodies a sense of community, home and caring.
Here at Kirkhaven we try to create an enviroment where families
are encouraged to participate in their loved one's care.
| Kirkhaven is a |
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community. |
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