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The Highlands at Brighton
5901 Lac De Ville Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14618 (opens Google Maps) · Monroe County · (585) 442-7960· 145 certified beds · avg 138 residents/day · certified since Jan 9, 1995 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 13, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.71
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 25 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint F-0609
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint F-0689
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
View all 25 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| May 7, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · F-0732 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council. · F-0565 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · from a complaint · F-0732 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · F-0908 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. · F-0625 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (7 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.71
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.56
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.95
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.71 | 3.58 | 3.95 | top 9% in New York; top 18% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 48% in New York; bottom 46% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.95 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 12% in New York; top 24% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.28 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 35% in New York; bottom 28% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 47.3 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 32% in New York; bottom 44% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 21.1 | 39.8 | 42.9 | top 12% in New York; top 16% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.15, RN 0.61, weekend 4.31.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.15 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett, Elizabeth | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Goldstein, Steven | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1996 |
| Hall, William | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Latella, Robert | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Magee, Robbie | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Muniak, Jennifer | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Muniak, Jennifer | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2025 |
| Riordan, Michael | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Vanstrydonck, Gerald | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| Winiarczyk, Walter | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/25/2013 |
| Winiarczyk, Walter | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/25/2013 |
| Winiarczyk, Walter | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| Yale, Elizabeth | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2023 |
All 13 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 47% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 13 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 32 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Manor Nursing Home INC | 0.3 mi | Rochester, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Jewish Home of Rochester | 0.9 mi | Rochester, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| The Brightonian, INC | 1.1 mi | Rochester, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Monroe Community Hospital | 1.2 mi | Rochester, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| The Hurlbut | 1.4 mi | Rochester, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| St. John's Health Care Corporation | 1.6 mi | Rochester, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Church Home of the Protestant Episcopal Church | 2.2 mi | Rochester, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Kirkhaven | 2.8 mi | Rochester, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Lilac Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 2.9 mi | Rochester, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Unity Living Center | 3.3 mi | Rochester, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Friendly Home | 3.5 mi | Rochester, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Blossom Health Care Center INC. | 3.5 mi | Rochester, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Monroe, NY — 32 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester — Rochester, NY · overall 1/5
- Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente — Rochester, NY · overall —/5SFF
- Wedgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Spencerport, NY · overall 2/5
- Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Fairport, NY · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335778.