Special thanks to the angels who provided the light for our brother Howard’s path. A truly exceptional staff.
Alexia R.
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CalvaryCare® in the Bronx, NY
For nearly 120 years, Calvary Hospital has devoted itself to one mission — addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their loved ones. We care for adult patients with advanced cancer as well as other life-limiting illnesses.
CalvaryCare® includes outstanding end-of-life in the inpatient setting, in the home setting, and supportive services for the entire family, including more than two dozen free bereavement support groups that meet weekly in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
CalvaryCare® is available on an inpatient basis at four facilities: 200-bed hospital in the Bronx, 25-bed Brooklyn Campus, The Dawn Greene Hospice (a 10-bed unit at Mary Manning Walsh Home in Manhattan), and Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home.
Calvary Hospice offers home care and hospice in a variety of settings including private homes, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Short-term inpatient care at The Dawn Greene Hospice and Ozanam Hall is provided under the oversight of the Calvary Hospice. Wherever Calvary delivers its care, the quality is the same as in its flagship Bronx location.
To make a referral or to learn more about our services, please call 718-518-2000, ext. 2300, fax 585-565-3887 or email calvaryadmissions@calvaryhospital.org.
Virtual Tour of the Bronx Campus
About Calvary Hospital
Founded in 1899, Calvary Hospital is the nation’s only fully accredited acute care specialty hospital singularly devoted to providing palliative care to adult patients with advanced and life-limiting illnesses, without regard to race, religion, or economic status.
Calvary’s continuum of care includes inpatient care, care of complex wounds, home care, hospice, nursing home hospice, bereavement care, and extensive support programs for patients, families, and friends. Each year, Calvary cares for thousands of patients and their families.
CalvaryCare® is founded in the guiding principles of compassion, respect for the dignity of every patient, and non-abandonment of our patients and families. Our primary goal is to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and their families.
Location Information
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for CalvaryCare®, patients must:
- Be eligible for Hospice inpatient level of care; and
- Require inpatient care for symptoms and care that cannot be managed effectively in the home setting
Personalized Assistance
The Community Outreach staff is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding Calvary’s services and to assist in the referral process. Criteria for admission can be clarified by calling an Outreach Liaison Nurse.
Referring Patients
Hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals can make referrals or inquiries directly to Calvary Hospice. We encourage families of prospective patients to contact us with any questions.
We offer on-site evaluation by a Calvary clinician.
To make a referral or to learn more about our services, please call 718-518-2000, ext. 2300, fax 585-565-3887 or email calvaryadmissions@calvaryhospital.org.
Learn more about admissions in our Admissions section.
Directions
BY SUBWAY and BUS:
Manhattan Express Bus to the Bronx:
BxM10 (Morris Park)
(MTA @ 718-330-1234 or www.mta.info)
Madison Ave. & 24th, 36th, 44th, 52nd,59th, 71stSt.,
3rd Ave. & 86th, 122nd St.
Bronx Stop = Morris Park & Eastchester Rd.
IRT East Side
- Dyre Avenue (Lexington Express) train #5 to 180th Street.
- Morris Park Avenue bus #21 to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.
OR - #6 train (Lexington Local) to Westchester Square
- #31 or #21 bus to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.
IRT West Side
- 241st Street.
- Train #2 (7th Avenue Express) to 180th Street.
- Morris Park Avenue bus #21 northbound to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.
IND. 6th Avenue
- 205th Street “D” Train to Fordham Road (Grand Concourse).
- Pelham Bay bus #12 to Eastchester Road and Pelham Parkway.
- Transfer to #31 bus to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.
BUS from QUEENS:
- Take Q44 to West Farms Square.
- Take bus #21 northbound (in front of the school) to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.
SUBWAY and BUS from BROOKLYN:
- IRT #4 or #5 train to 125th Street
- Pelham #6 train to Westchester Square
- Bus #21 or #31 to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.OR
- IRT #2 or #5 to East 180th Street
- Switch to bus #21 to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.OR
- IND “F” train to Time Square Shuttle Train to Grand Central Station
- Transfer to #6 train northbound to Westchester Square.
- Transfer to bus #21 or #31 to Eastchester Road and Waters Place.
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BY CAR:
From MANHATTAN or BROOKLYN
- East Side Drive (FDR Drive) to Triborough Bridge.
- Exit at Bruckner Expressway, then go on to the New England Thruway.
- Exit at Pelham Parkway West.
- Turn left onto Eastchester Road and continue to 1740.
From QUEENS
- Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Parkway.
- Exit at Pelham Parkway West.
- Turn left onto Eastchester Road and continue to 1740.OR
- Throgs Neck Bridge to Bruckner Express Way to New England Thruway to Pelham Parkway West.
- Turn left onto Eastchester Road and continue south to 1740.
From WESTCHESTER or CONNECTICUT
- Hutchinson River Parkway south to East Tremont Avenue/Westchester Avenue exit.
- Bear right to Waters Place, and turn right onto Eastchester Road.
- Continue to 1740.OR
- Saw Mill River Parkway south to Cross County Parkway east to Bronx River Parkway south.
- East on Pelham Parkway, cross over to the service road and make a right onto Eastchester Road.
- Continue to 1740.
Parking
Daily parking is available at our Bronx Campus onsite for a nominal fee.
Patient Care Program
The following program of care is available to Calvary patients and family members at the Bronx Campus:
- Medical Team of 15 Physicians
- Hospice and Palliative Care trained nursing and Social Work staff
- Pastoral care department with 30 chaplains representing a range of faith backgrounds
- 200 private rooms
- Complimentary cable television and telephone service
- Overnight accommodations for family members as needed
- Kosher Hospitality Suite, Shabbat lounge and Kosher food
- State-of-the-art patient care equipment
- Beauty Salon offering haircuts in the salon or at the bedside
- Therapeutic Music Program and Complimentary Therapies (coming soon)
Most hospitals employ just a handful of chaplains for their patients. Spiritual care is so valued at this Hospital, we employ 24 full-time chaplains. They are available seven days a week to care for the spiritual needs of patients and families.
Chaplains lead worship services regularly at our multi-faith chapel in the Bronx, visit the Brooklyn Campus regularly and provide individual counseling. They also perform sacraments and other religious rituals.
A Spanish-speaking ministry is available upon request. Spiritual care providers are also dedicated to caring for the spiritual needs of Calvary@Home patients, wherever they are receiving our care.
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 4, 2021, Calvary’s guidelines for normal visitation is as follows:
- Visiting hours. In-person visits are allowed daily from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Bronx campus and 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Brooklyn campus
- Each patient may have two visitors at a time. Visitors may swap throughout this period with no limitation
- Visitors must remain in the patient’s room unless instructed otherwise by the staff
- All visitors must be more than 18 years of age
- Entrance screening. All visitors must agree to abide by CDC/DOH guidelines about COVID-19. We will take the temperature of all visitors and inquire about their exposure to COVID-19 and symptoms during the previous 14 days.
- For the Brooklyn campus only: NYU Langone mandates that visitors show proof of COVID19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the past 72 hours. A self-administered test or positive antibody test is not acceptable.
- Calvary reserves the right to deny entry to any visitor due to their health status
- PPE. We will provide visitors with a face mask to wear. The mask must be worn at all times during the visit
- Remote visits. To arrange a remote visit for family members and patients using FaceTime or Zoom, contact Social Work/Family Care at 718-518-2000, ext. 2365
Visitation Policy for Critical Patients at the Bronx campus:
- Visitation hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Two (2) visitors are allowed during this time frame. Current NYDOH regulations allows up to two (2) support persons to remain with patients in imminent end-of-life situations (critical status)
- Overnight visitation (9:00 pm to 9:00 am) is permitted. One (1) visitor (support person) may remain overnight with a critical patient. (Swapping is not permitted during overnight visitation.)
** The Department of Health is mandating that we collect specific information about our visitors. Please have your Driver’s License or other identification available and have it ready for scanning. If you do not have identification, please speak to us at the registration desk.
Exceptions to Our Visiting Policy
If you have a situation in which you want to request an exception to our current policy for regular and critical patients, please note that they may be granted on an “as needed” basis. If you want to make a request, please contact Social Work/Family Care at 718-518-2000, ext. 2365.
NYSDOH Guidance
The New York State Department of Health also offered this guidance: Visitors should understand that they might acquire COVID-19 by entering a hospital and should make an informed decision whether the benefits of a visit outweigh the risks. “Individuals age 70 years or older, or those with chronic medical conditions, are not encouraged to visit at this time due to increased risk of COVID-19 infection.”
Family Care Center
In 2004, when Calvary opened the Family Care Center at the Bronx Campus, it was the first of its kind. Adult and younger visitors often visit the FCC as a respite from the patient floors. They may check email, read newspapers, get a manicure or massage, grab a cup of coffee, or simply gather their thoughts.
In 2004, when Calvary opened the Family Care Center at the Bronx Campus, it was the first of its kind. Adults and youngsters alike visit the FCC as a respite from the patient floors.
Testimonials
My Mother received Calvary at Home Hospice Care, and she was given excellent care by the nurses and home health aides… The nurses that come to check on my mother were very professional, friendly and compassionate, and did everything to make her comfortable… With the help of Calvary we were able to honor my Mother’s wishes to be at home, and to die with dignity surrounded by her family.
Patricia L.
My husband Jimmy suffered terribly with the pain of advanced cancer. The HMOs denied us financial coverage for Calvary. They left us with Jimmy to die an agonizing death. But Calvary wouldn’t abandon us. You said, ‘If we can’t care for Jimmy, let us close our doors rather than close our hearts.
Joyce Parks
Once my wife, Maureen, was at Calvary, her suffering eased. She was sitting up, talking, and even eating ice cream. For those few precious days, you gave her back her dignity — and you gave me back my wife.
Ben Fargione
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My daughter Priscilla was only 36 years old with terminal brain cancer. We thought it would be impossible to find a place with the same warmth and comfort of our home. Then we found Calvary Hospital. I believe that God gave us Calvary Hospital.
Felicisima Hernandez
We used Calvary’s at home hospice for my father. I cannot say enough good things about them. They were the most wonderful caring, compassionate human beings I have ever encountered. They treated him with the utmost respect, dignity and gentleness. Bless you, Calvary. We shall never forget your kindness. Thank you.
Elyse B.
When my sister Lois was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I knew, being a nurse myself, that Calvary offered the best in end-of-life care. Everything I heard about Calvary Hospital and their nurses was true. I’d never seen medical care like it.
Joyce Cushman
Absolutely wonderful place and people. I am in awe of the spirit and faith that maintains this staff.
We were truly blessed the day Calvary Staff became involved in my mom’s care at the nursing home where she was a resident. The most supportive health care team I have ever met.
Near the end of my brother’s life, I convinced him to leave Puerto Rico and come to America where they could handle his pain and suffering. During my brother’s final days we saw only happiness and love. God answered our prayers by sending us to Calvary.
Maria DeJesus