ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Residents of the Jonathan Child Apartments in Rochester have been told they have less than a month to find new housing. The nonprofit Family Service of Rochester, which operated the Enhanced Housing Program there, informed residents they must vacate by July 18.
Debbie Atkins, a resident, expressed her frustration over the sudden move. She says she was told she’d have to move from her one-bedroom apartment where she lives independently, to a room at an assisted living facility. “Where I’m supposed to put my furniture at, in a room?” she asked incredulously.
Emma Miller, another resident, plans to stay with her daughter temporarily. “It’s devastating to have your home taken away from you. I mean I only been here three years but it’s like a part of you is gone,” Miller said.
Family Service of Rochester previously surrendered its license at Hudson Ridge and Danforth Towers due to severe violations found by the Department of Health, which posed a risk to residents’ health and safety. The Department of Health stated the nonprofit lacked the resources to address these violations.
Public records revealed Family Service of Rochester ended 2024 with a debt of more than $650,000. Residents had signed over their Social Security and disability benefits to the nonprofit as part of the program, raising concerns about their funds.
“In the month of June my check was $1,400 and they got $1,200,” Atkins said. She plans to visit the Social Security office to prevent Family Service from receiving her July benefits.
Family Service of Rochester issued a statement explaining the closure. It reads, “June 24, 2025: Family Service Communities in conjunction with the NY State Department of Health has announced the closure of an Assisted Living Program. The residential program is located in Jonathon Child Apartments in the City of Rochester. The closure is anticipated to be completed by July 18, 2025.
Assisted Living is a licensed program through the New York State Department of Health providing temporary or long-term, non-medical residential care services to adults who are substantially unable to live independently. Jonathon Child Apartments provided an apartment type setting and a package of services that includes meals, housekeeping, transportation, social activities, and personal care services.
Jonathon Child served residents with very low incomes. The programs are no longer financially able to continue operating and are being closed to ensure the continued health and safety of the resident participants. Because these residents require a variety of services they will not be able to remain in the Jonathan Child Apartments and must be relocated to another appropriate facility. Residents in the program are receiving assistance from both the Department of Health and Family Service in finding appropriate/safe alternative housing and health services. We appreciate the strong and dedicated work of the staff at Family Service during this time.
Family Services is a non-profit organization that has been providing a variety of services and residential programs to senior citizens of Monroe County for more than 30 years.”
Many residents are worried about finding new housing. “You got a lot of elderly people here they don’t have anywhere to go. That ain’t enough time to give them warning to find another home,” Atkins said.
The Rochester Housing Authority owns the building. A spokesman said the Authority is not evicting the residents and will work with the NY Department of Health and others to identify appropriate care options.
The Department of Health issued a statement as well. It reads, “The Department recently approved a closure plan submitted by Family Services of Rochester, the operator of the Jonathan Child Enriched Housing Program. This decision was not prompted by any enforcement action on behalf of the Department. Under guidance from the Department, Family Service of Rochester must work with residents to identify appropriate housing solutions consistent with the residents’ preferences and individual needs. The Department is in close contact with Family Services of Rochester to monitor implementation of their plan and ensure the residents’ make safe transitions based on informed decisions made with appropriate time and support.”
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