Best Nursing Homes in Rochester, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Rochester, NY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NY
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New York average is: 55.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Jewish Home of Rochester
NH
ADC
AL
HC
IL
MC
PC
SNF
Rochester
328
Facility 328
NY AVG 192
Rank #41 / 429
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #143 / 388
+6%
5.14
Facility 5.14
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #15 / 399
? -84%+44%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
7
Facility 7
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #23 / 402
3.5
Facility 3.5
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #116 / 402
-315-
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #434 / 457
Jewish Home Of Rochester (Not For Profit)
$58.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $58.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #32 / 387
$41.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $41.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #17 / 387
71.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #45 / 386
335105
Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Rochester
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 192
Rank #279 / 429
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #45 / 388
+8%
4.67
Facility 4.67
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #27 / 399
A -56%+30%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #9 / 402
1.7
Facility 1.7
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #10 / 402
-118-
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 63
Rank #453 / 457
North Park Nursing Home (Not For Profit)
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #314 / 387
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #217 / 387
85.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 85.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #16 / 386
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St. Ann’s Community
NH
ADC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
Rochester (East Irondequoit)
376
Facility 376
NY AVG 192
Rank #30 / 429
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #70 / 388
+8%
4.63
Facility 4.63
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #32 / 399
B -33%+29%
$55.5k
Facility $55.5k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #355 / 402
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #109 / 402
3.3
Facility 3.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #99 / 402
1368-
37
Facility 37
NY AVG 63
Rank #363 / 457
St Anns Home For The Aged (Not For Profit)
$56.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $56.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #34 / 387
$51.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $51.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #13 / 387
90.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 90.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #12 / 386
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Friendly Home
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Rochester (City Of Rochester)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 192
Rank #146 / 429
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #302 / 388
-2%
4.52
Facility 4.52
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #40 / 399
B+ -89%+26%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
18
Facility 18
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #209 / 402
6.0
Facility 6.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #294 / 402
-178-
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 63
Rank #413 / 457
Rochester Friendly Home Inc (Not For Profit)
$30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #148 / 387
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #93 / 387
59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #117 / 386
335476
Park Place Southwest
NH
Rochester
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 192
Rank #279 / 429
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #88 / 388
+7%
3.87
Facility 3.87
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #86 / 399
C+ -38%+8%
$12.9k
Facility $12.9k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #323 / 402
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #77 / 402
2.8
Facility 2.8
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #64 / 402
1117-
75
Facility 75
NY AVG 63
Rank #201 / 457
Rachel Adonis
$14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #303 / 387
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #213 / 387
79.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 79.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #24 / 386
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The Hurlbut
NH
PC
SNF
Rochester
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 192
Rank #218 / 429
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #372 / 388
-31%
3.80
Facility 3.80
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #101 / 399
B+ -70%+6%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #109 / 402
4.3
Facility 4.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #181 / 402
-100A+
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 63
Rank #339 / 457
The Hurlbut, LLC (For Profit)
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #349 / 387
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #272 / 387
84.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 84.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #19 / 386
335341
The Brook at High Falls
NH
SNF
Rochester
28
Facility 28
NY AVG 192
Rank #425 / 429
32.1%
Facility 32.1%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #382 / 388
-65%
3.76
Facility 3.76
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #101 / 399
B- -64%+5%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #282 / 402
6.0
Facility 6.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #294 / 402
-9-
58
Facility 58
NY AVG 63
Rank #291 / 457
Aga Operating LLC (For Profit)
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #387 / 387
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #384 / 387
81.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #22 / 386
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St. John‘s Home
NH
SNF
Rochester (Highland Park)
455
Facility 455
NY AVG 192
Rank #17 / 429
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #282 / 388
-1%
4.60
Facility 4.60
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #32 / 399
F -6%+29%
$141.0k
Facility $141.0k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #386 / 402
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #337 / 402
10.0
Facility 10.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #397 / 402
3410-
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 63
Rank #304 / 457
St John's Health Care Corporation (Not For Profit)
$35.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $35.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #105 / 387
$27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #44 / 387
76.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 76.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #32 / 386
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Blossom Health Care Center Inc
NH
HC
Rochester
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 192
Rank #372 / 429
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #83 / 388
+8%
2.90
Facility 2.90
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #302 / 399
C+ -25%-19%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
36
Facility 36
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #363 / 402
9.0
Facility 9.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #390 / 402
-78-
36
Facility 36
NY AVG 63
Rank #366 / 457
Blossom Health Care Center Inc (For Profit)
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #361 / 387
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #355 / 387
56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #146 / 386
335473
Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH
SNF
Rochester
124
Facility 124
NY AVG 192
Rank #270 / 429
98.4%
Facility 98.4%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #43 / 388
+9%
3.47
Facility 3.47
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #141 / 399
C -45%-3%
$9.3k
Facility $9.3k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #310 / 402
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #337 / 402
6.0
Facility 6.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #294 / 402
2122-
10
Facility 10
NY AVG 63
Rank #430 / 457
Westgate Operations Associates, LLC (For Profit)
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #277 / 387
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #310 / 387
44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #285 / 386
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 11 analyzed for Rochester. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Jewish Home of Rochester

Jewish Home of Rochester does its best to encourage residents to do whatever interests them while receiving exceptional care– making it one of the trusted senior living in the city. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. They boast a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver lovely senior care that helps maintain independence.
The nursing home is focused on conducting a results-driven approach to individual recovery.  The nursing community promotes social activities, education programs, specialized programs, an emergency call system, individualized controlled AC and heating, screened patios, and fitness center.

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Overview of Edna Tina Wilson Living Center

Edna Tina Wilson Living Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation home in Rochester. The center provides a comprehensive range of care, including specialized nursing home care and memory care therapy, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. They boast a fantastic team of well-trained professionals who deliver lovely senior care.
Edna Tina Wilson’s services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement, urgent care, orthopedic care,  breast cancer care, critical care, wound care, and heart care.

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Overview of St. Ann’s Community

St. Anne’s Community, located in Irondequoit, Rochester, New York, is a leading hospice facility that caters to the needs of seniors in the community. Already established and in service for 150 years, St. Ann’s Community is a beacon of light for those seeking exceptional care. They encourage older adults in the community to live independently and have a balanced well-being.

In partnership with Leo Center for Caring, they offer comfort and dignity and provide older adults peace as they journey through their terminal illnesses. They have a well-trained yet compassionate staff that understands the need for seniors to complete their lives on their terms. With that sense of dignity and comfort they offer, clients and their families ensure they are given the highest quality of life they deserve.

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Overview of Friendly Home

As its name suggests, Friendly Home is the city’s premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The results-driven nursing home care services are centered on a relaxing and rejuvenating recovery journey for seniors; it is delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. The upscale nursing home aims to enhance the recovery journey of its seniors through warm and welcoming, family-like care provided.
Nursing home services include a range of services that include individualized care plans, medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care. Essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, scheduled transportation,  and  24-hour skilled nursing care services, providing compassionate care as it is their utmost priority.

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Overview of Park Place Southwest

Set amidst the peaceful neighborhood of Rochester, NY, Park Place Southwest is a trusted senior care provider that offers its residents access to excellent adult day care services. The community features a dedicated team of caregivers who go above and beyond in serving the residents’ needs. Here, residents enjoy support with their routines and a wide array of amenities designed to provide them convenience and recreation opportunities.

A full range of vibrant activities and programs are offered by the community to enrich the residents’ lives and provide them opportunities to make meaningful connections and experiences. Healthy and delicious meals are also offered to ensure residents are always full of energy to enjoy a vibrant and dynamic daily life. Here, residents enjoy friendly companionship and opportunities to live their lives fully.

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The Hurlbut

1177 East Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Overview of The Hurlbut

The Hurlbut is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Rochester, NY, offering palliative care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for residents with ongoing medical needs, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Short term rehabilitation and long term care are available, supporting recovery after an illness or injury as well as ongoing nursing needs.

The home has 160 beds and staff are present around the clock. Assistance is available at any time of day or night. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can support eligible residents whose resources do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows families to fund care directly. The Hurlbut may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or ongoing nursing care, including palliative support when comfort is a priority.

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Overview of The Brook at High Falls

The Brook at High Falls provides nursing home care and skilled nursing in Rochester, NY. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With 28 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment options for eligible care costs; total nurse staffing is 3 hours 46 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. AGA Operating operates the community.

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Overview of St. John‘s Home

With 455 beds, St. John’s Home is a nursing community on Highland Avenue in Rochester, New York, operated by the not-for-profit organization St. John’s Health Care. It provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care for older adults, offering both private and semi-private rooms for short-term recovery and long-term care. The community maintains a 90% occupancy rate, with an average resident stay of 212 days. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 54, allowing some nearby errands to be completed on foot.

Residents have access to skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with an average of 3 hours and 54 minutes of daily nursing care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and recreational activities are included as part of daily life. State inspections have identified areas for improvement involving activities of daily living, infection control, food safety, resident rights, and life safety systems.

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Overview of Blossom Health Care Center

Blossom Health Care Center provides nursing home and home care in Rochester, NY. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services and daily assistance, while home care allows services to be delivered in a person’s own home.

The community has 80 beds, with 98% occupancy, so nearly all available beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Programs include CDPAP, home health aides, the NHTD Waiver, a pediatric program, and patient advocacy. These offerings cover consumer-directed assistance, aide support, waiver services, care for children, and help navigating patient needs.

Blossom Health Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing home care or for a person receiving qualifying home care services through one of its listed programs.

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Overview of Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Rochester, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the center’s staffing means residents have coverage at all times. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation programs for cardiac care, pain management, stroke care, and orthopedic care. Respite care offers a brief stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away or recovery, while the combination of short term rehabilitation and respite care can suit someone needing temporary skilled care or a family arranging a short stay. The center has 124 beds, with 98% occupancy, so nearly all beds are occupied; payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Westgate Operations Associates operates the facility.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Rochester, NY

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New York Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 11 nursing homes in Rochester, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Rochester, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rochester, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Rochester, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Nursing Homes in Rochester at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.6/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rochester, NY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rochester, NY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rochester, NY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5