St. Ann's Community
Medicare-certified1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
Skilled Nursing
Medicare & Medicaid certifiedSprinkler systemsResident & family councilSkilled nursing & rehabilitation+1 more
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester
Rochester, New YorkMedicare inspection record
About The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester
The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services designed to support recovery and healing. Our Rochester, New York team combines medical expertise with compassionate care, helping patients regain strength and independence during their most vulnerable transitions.
Community at a glance
Capacity
120 residents
Location
Rochester, NY
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, New York 14621
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- The most recent standard inspection is more than two years old, so these results may not reflect the home today.
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 28, 2024, state inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 2 minutes with each resident a day, below the New York average of 3 hours 38 minutes.
Medicare has not fined The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 2 minutesBelow the New York average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 22 minutesBelow the New York average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 52%Above the New York average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
December 11, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025
September 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 4, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 29, 2025
August 22, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 8, 2025
November 19, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 13, 2025Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 13, 2025
June 28, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 26, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 27, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 26, 2024Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Aug 26, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 27, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 26, 2024Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 26, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Aug 26, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 27, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 27, 2024Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- June 28, 2024Payment denial, 5 days
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 105
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 1, 1975
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 335439
Location
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1335 Portland AvenueRochester, NY 14621
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Questions about The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester
How did The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on June 28, 2024 and cited 15 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The New York average is 8.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 2 minutes with each resident per day, including 22 minutes from registered nurses. 52% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.