New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2023

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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.
Amanda Brown serves as Vice President & Administrator at Friendly Home. She plays a key leadership role in managing the community, ensuring a warm and professional environment for residents. Amanda is part of the senior leadership team dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and service.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
79% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Friendly Home is legally operated by Rochester Friendly Home Inc (Not for Profit).
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
| 31 | 29 | This facility has 7% more total citations than a typical NY nursing home (31 vs. NY avg 29).↑ 7% worse |
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Health citations
| 26 | 20 | This facility has 30% more health citations than a typical NY nursing home (26 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 30% worse |
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Life safety citations
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more life safety citations than a typical NY nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
| 4.4 | 4.1 | This facility has 7% more citations per year than a typical NY nursing home (4.4 vs. NY avg 4.1).↑ 7% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.8 | 3.2 | This facility has 44% fewer citations per inspection than a typical NY nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 3.2).↓ 44% better |
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 17 | 9 | This facility has 89% more total inspections than a typical NY nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 89% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 8 | 5 | This facility has 60% more inspections with citations than a typical NY nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 60% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 47% | 56% | This facility has 16% fewer inspection citation rate than a typical NY nursing home (47 vs. NY avg 56).↓ 16% better |
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
| 59 | 79 | This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical NY nursing home (59 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 25% better |
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Complaints per year
| 8.4 | 11.3 | This facility has 26% fewer complaints per year than a typical NY nursing home (8.4 vs. NY avg 11.3).↓ 26% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.33 | 0.50 | This facility has 34% fewer complaints per bed than a typical NY nursing home (0.33 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 34% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 19 | 15 | This facility has 27% more complaint investigations than a typical NY nursing home (19 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 27% worse |
The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025, identified deficiencies related to accident hazards, inadequate supervision, and medication errors. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving care planning, infection control, medication management, and environmental safety, with several issues corrected over time. Inspectors cited problems such as unsecured alcohol, unsafe equipment, medication administration errors, and lapses in infection prevention and employee screening. Complaint investigations included substantiated concerns about supervision and medication errors, while most other complaints were unsubstantiated or not listed. The facility’s inspection history reflects ongoing challenges in resident safety and care processes, with some improvements noted but recent findings indicating continuing areas needing attention.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2023
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 14 citations resulted from standard inspections.
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
Friendly Home is located in Rochester, New York.
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5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Friendly Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.46 miles to nearest hospital (ACM Labs)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
3,760 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 119 | 0 | 119 | 41,724 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 64 | 0 | 64 | 20,548 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 25 | 1 | 26 | 6,752 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,534 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,239 | 67 | 74% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,020 | 68 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 906 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 755 | 89 | 98% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 672 | 75 | 82% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 513 | 52 | 57% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 439 | 64 | 70% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 58 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 58 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 57 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 57 | 63% | 7.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 207 | 28 | 31% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 154 | 47 | 52% | 3.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 127 | 22 | 24% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 71 | 16 | 18% | 4.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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