Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester
1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY · (585) 504-0400
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 108
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- January 1, 1975
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in New York.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change (already 1)
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among New York homes
The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester carries 117 inspection points. That is fewer than 11% of New York's 589 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in New York: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–12 pts
- 4★ 12–27 pts
- 3★ 27–46 pts
- 2★ 46–82 pts
- 1★ over 82 pts
Bars show every rated home in New York by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
35 health citations on record since 2020. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Rights8F
- E
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
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
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
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
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- D
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.
- E
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
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care8E
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- E
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
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
- D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning6E
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- B
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- B
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Nutrition and Dietary3E
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- D
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Administration3D
- D
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- D
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
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.
Environmental3E
- E
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- E
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- D
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Pharmacy Service2E
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation2E
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspection history
2024-06-28
13 health deficiencies · 24 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
2022-12-16
18 health deficiencies · 24 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2020-09-14
4 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h of nursing staff time a day, 22 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h
New York average
3 h 41 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 51% of nursing staff and 69% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$0 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-28 | Payment Denial · 5 day denial | $0 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.2 pts better | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.6 pts better | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine37.5 pts worse | 54.3% | 91.8% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine19.4 pts worse | 75.8% | 95.2% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.5 pts better | 0.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms9.4 pts worse | 29.5% | 20.1% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.2 pts better | 1.5% | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.5 pts better | 1.7% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1.5 pts better | 12.2% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.3 pts worse | 14.4% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased1.7 pts better | 12.0% | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.5 pts better | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.9 pts better | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence13.7 pts worse | 32.3% | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.3 pts better | 5.2% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine54.8 pts worse | 22.8% | 77.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit3.6 pts worse | 13.0% | 9.4% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.2 pts better | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine48.8 pts worse | 30.1% | 78.9% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission1.5 pts worse | 22.1% | 20.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
6 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abramczyk, Jacob | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 21% | 4 facilities |
| Abramczyk, Naftoli | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 21% | 4 facilities |
| Platschek, Gabriel | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 21% | 1 facilities |
| Shapiro, Sima | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 21% | 4 facilities |
| Wheeler, Scott | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 15% | 3 facilities |
| Schaller, Christine | W-2 Managing Employee · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
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Fire safety
53 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke20E
- E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Egress9E
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Miscellaneous8F
- E
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- E
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Emergency Preparedness7E
- E
Develop a communication plan.
- C
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- E
Develop a communication plan.
- C
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- C
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- C
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- C
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems5F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Services4F
- E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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