Blossom Health Care Center Inc.CMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 989 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610
- CCN
- 335473
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 80
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 75
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Blossom Health Care Center Inc. an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 1 Oct 2024. The latest survey cycle has 10 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Monroe County median | New York median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 32 homes in the county, 593 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New York median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 1 Oct 2024 | 10 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Dec 2022 | 15 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | B | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | B | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 6 Nov 2020 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | C | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New York median | New York average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.42 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.71 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 67.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 70.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.4% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.8% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Blossom Health Care Center, Inc.
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Monroe County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendly Home | Rochester | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Lilac Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rochester | 1 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 6 Jun 2024 | |
| Kirkhaven | Rochester | 1 of 5 | 21 | $8,278 | 9 Dec 2024 | |
| The Brightonian, Inc | Rochester | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 12 Feb 2025 | |
| Penfield Place | Penfield | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 31 Jan 2025 | |
| Jewish Home of Rochester | Rochester | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester | Rochester | 1 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 28 Jun 2024 | |
| Church Home of the Protestant Episcopal Church | Rochester | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 9 Jan 2024 | |
| The Highlands at Brighton | Rochester | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| St. John's Health Care Corporation | Rochester | 1 of 5 | 14 | $141,034 | 9 Jun 2025 | |
| St. Ann's Community | Rochester | 4 of 5 | 3 | $55,495 | 16 Apr 2024 | |
| Woodside Manor Nursing Home Inc | Rochester | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 29 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Blossom Health Care Center Inc. (CCN 335473). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/blossom-health-care-center-inc-rochester-ny-335473/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Blossom Health Care Center Inc. last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Dec 2022.
- Who operates Blossom Health Care Center Inc.?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Blossom Health Care Center Inc. a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in New York as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.