The Pearl Nursing Center of RochesterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
- CCN
- 335439
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 105
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 28 Jun 2024. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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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 | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 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) | 28 Jun 2024 | 16 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 16 Dec 2022 | 15 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 9 | 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 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | B | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 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. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2020 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2020 |
| 14 Sep 2020 | 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 | 2 Nov 2020 |
| 14 Sep 2020 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2020 |
| 14 Sep 2020 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | 5 |
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 | 3.04 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.73 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.70 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 51.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 68.8%
- 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 | 21.2% | 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 | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.0% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 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
- The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester LLC
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ann's Community | Rochester | 4 of 5 | 3 | $55,495 | 16 Apr 2024 | |
| The Brook at High Falls Nursing Home and Rehabilit | Rochester | 2 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 16 Jan 2026 | |
| 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 | |
| Blossom Health Care Center Inc. | Rochester | 1 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 1 Oct 2024 | |
| Church Home of the Protestant Episcopal Church | Rochester | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 9 Jan 2024 | |
| Unity Living Center | Rochester | 3 of 5 | 3 | $12,868 | 25 Jul 2024 | |
| St. John's Health Care Corporation | Rochester | 1 of 5 | 14 | $141,034 | 9 Jun 2025 | |
| The Brightonian, Inc | Rochester | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 12 Feb 2025 | |
| The Friendly Home | Rochester | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| The Highlands at Brighton | Rochester | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| 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 The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester (CCN 335439). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-pearl-nursing-center-of-rochester-rochester-ny-335439/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Dec 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Dec 2022. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester?
- 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 The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester 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.