Paranormal investigations Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
13WHAM (Oct. 2026) reported the building is known for its paranormal investigations; the owner says more than 1,700 deaths there are documented. Source: 13WHAM.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The building opened Jan. 1, 1827, as the Genesee County Poor House and was the county nursing home from 1964 to 1974 (13WHAM).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Partly open Open for scheduled, ticketed events, such as an evening event on Nov. 21, 2026 (6–11 pm); the building is not heated (Rolling Hills Asylum). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Bethany and New York
- More haunted & abandoned asylums
- More haunted & abandoned hospitals
- Nearby: Old Fort Niagara (Youngstown, NY), Pithole City (Pleasantville, PA), Concrete City (Nanticoke, PA), Centralia (Centralia, PA)
⚠️ Please read: This information may be outdated and conditions change. Verify access with the owner or operator before you go. Spook Atlas does not encourage trespassing. Entering private, closed or condemned property can be illegal and dangerous. Report a correction.
Reader experiences
Not yet accepting submissions. Reader stories are coming later; this form is switched off and sends nothing. All stories are moderated before they appear. Posts describing trespassing, break-ins or how to get into closed areas are removed.
No reader experiences yet. Be the first to share yours.