Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Rochester, NY

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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 4 hours 6 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 55 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 Episcopal SeniorLife Communities – Episcopal Church Home

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, Episcopal Church Home is a nursing home and memory care community in Rochester, New York. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support for residents whose medical needs require more than help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The home has 182 beds, with 5 hours and 2 minutes of nursing staff time allocated per resident each day. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, so families can use public coverage or personal funds for the stay. Church Home of the Protestant Episcopal Church operates the community.

Housing is provided in a one-bedroom apartment, giving a resident a separate bedroom within the living arrangement. A main-floor dining room offers shared dining space, and community areas give residents places to entertain family and friends. The Chapel of the Good Shepherd hosts Protestant Episcopal religious services, while discussion groups, games, live music, art classes, outings and health and wellness activities through the River Edge Neighborhood Program provide scheduled opportunities for group, creative and wellness activities.

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Overview of The Highlands at Brighton

The Highlands at Brighton offers nursing home and memory care in Rochester, NY. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support. The combination may suit someone whose needs include dementia-related supervision and nursing care.

The community has 145 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5h 0m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care based on eligibility and available resources.

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Overview of Latta Road Nursing Home East

Latta Road Nursing Home East offers nursing home and assisted living care in Rochester, NY. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks in a residential setting. Having both care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, and the 40-bed size may be a good fit for someone seeking a smaller community.

Forty beds give the community the scale of a smaller setting, where residents and staff can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 3h 55m per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across the day. It is a substantial part of the daily care picture.

Residents can choose private or semi-private rooms. A private room provides one personal space, while a semi-private room accommodates shared living arrangements. A beauty shop and barber support on-site grooming, and the wheelchair accessible bus can be used for day trips and other scheduled outings. Social and activity programs offer organized opportunities to take part in activities, while park-like grounds with ponds provide outdoor areas within the community.

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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 59 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 St. John‘s Home

In Rochester, NY, St. John’s Home operates as a nursing home with skilled nursing care. Private pay, Medicaid, and Medicare are all options for covering it.

A resident can have a private room or share a semi-private one with a roommate, and pets are allowed. Staff across the 455 beds put in an average of 4 hours and 40 minutes of nursing per resident daily. Someone who needs skilled nursing in a larger setting may find the home a good match. The operator behind the home is St. John’s Health Care Corporation.

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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 53 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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Overview of Lilac Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Lilac Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Rochester, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support recovery during a resident’s stay.

With 200 beds, the community has a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with usually more programming. Lilac Manor may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care alongside rehabilitation. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident; Wesley Gardens operates the center.

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Kirkhaven

254 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607
Overview of Kirkhaven

Kirkhaven provides nursing home and memory care in Rochester, NY. Nursing home care includes nursing support on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a supervised memory care setting.

Kirkhaven has 147 beds, with private and semi-private rooms available. A private room gives one resident an individual living space, while a semi-private room is shared with another resident. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Short-term support can make a temporary placement more workable.

A therapy center, along with group exercise and rehabilitation activities, gives residents access to therapy and exercise programming on site. Beauty and barber services provide grooming appointments within the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Genesee Valley Presbyterian Nursing Center operates Kirkhaven.

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Nursing Homes in Rochester at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 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: 3.1/ 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: 2.9/ 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