Blossom Health Care Center Inc.
989 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610 · (585) 482-3500
For profit - Corporation · 80 certified beds
Blossom Health Care Center Inc. has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 9 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 1, 2024 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.October 1, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.October 1, 2024 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.October 1, 2024 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 1, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 1, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.October 1, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.October 1, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.October 1, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.October 1, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 24, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.October 1, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.42 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 67.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 75 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Edna Tina Wilson Living Center Rochester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Latta Road Nursing Home West Rochester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Brightonian, Inc Rochester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Jewish Home of Rochester Rochester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Park Ridge Nursing Home Rochester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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