St. John's Home: An Eden Home

St. John's Garden of Eden is maintained by residents.

At St. John's we have embarked on a journey to transform St. John's Home into an Eden Home. As an Eden home, St. John's Home fosters companionship, balances giving and receiving care, and offers variety and spontaneity in daily life. At St. John's Home, everyday we are finding ways to nourish the spirit as well as the body, to fight loneliness and boredom, and to provide opportunities for residents to continue growing all through their lives. St. John's Home is one of only two Eden homes in Rochester New York.

Living Eden at St. John's Home
In 2004 we revisited and renewed our mission statement in the context of the Eden principles; please visit the about us section to read our Eden-generated mission, vision, and values.

Eden fills the lives of residents with plants, animals and children.

Or, simply visit our calendar of events - there is always something new to do at St. John's. At St. John's our Eden values, kindness, appreciation, respect, integrity, and thriving spirit are wrapped around and woven through all we do. To see Eden in action, simply stop in and visit St. John's. Talk to residents or staff, take a stroll with us through our courtyards. We predict that you will feel a lift after your visit. You will see the results of caring people taking pride in their home and finding joy in those around them. This is Eden at St. John's.

Leading Our Eden Journey

Dr. G. Allen Power, Assistant Medical Director of St. John's Home, received certification as Eden Educator in August 2006. Dr. Power is one of two in New York State, four in the Northeast, and 50 worldwide, to achieve this designation by the Eden Alternative.

Click here for a list of Certified Eden Associates


To read St. John's Eden mission and vision, please click on the Eden icon on the left.

Eden brochure
Eden Blog

For more information on the Eden Alternative, its philosophy and other Eden homes, click here.

To learn more about all St. John's Home has to offer, simply click on the schedule a visit button, or feel free to call Social Work Services at 585-271-0720 or send an email to info@stjohnshome.com. We encourage you to frequently revisit our web site, for the latest information about all of our programs, special events, and "everything St. John's."