The Highlands at Brighton
5901 Lac De Ville Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14618 · (585) 442-7960
Non profit - Corporation · 145 certified beds
The Highlands at Brighton has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 7 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 13, 2025 found 7 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.August 13, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.August 13, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 13, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 13, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 13, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 13, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.August 13, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 7, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 7, 2026 · F0689 · 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 | 5.15 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.58 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.96 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 145 |
| Average residents per day | 137.5 |
| 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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