The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester – Rochester, NY

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester

1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 504-0400
120 beds
All Rochester facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
57.85
Score /100
#12648
National Rank

#12648
of 14703 facilities
National
14.0% position
#540
of 596 in NY
State Rank
#28
of 32 in Monroe
County Rank
#19
of 23 in Rochester
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 14621
ZIP Rank






About The Pearl Nursing Center Of RochesterThe Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester is located at 1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY, reachable at (585) 504-0400. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 102 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1975-01-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester

Address

1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 120 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
57.85
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#12648 of 14703 nationally – #540 of 596 in New York

Who Is This Facility Best For?

The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester may be considered for families with limited options in Rochester, NY, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightThe Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester currently provides 2 hours 58 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 57.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing2 hours 58 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 34 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours24 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 35 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours11 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 7 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $7,800. 52 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 141.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#12,648
of 14,703
National
Bottom 14%
#540
of 596
NY State
Bottom 10% in NY
#28
of 32
️ Monroe County
#28 of 32
#19
of 23
️ Rochester
#19 of 23
#3
of 3
ZIP 14621
#3 of 3

Nationally, The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester ranks 12648th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 57.9/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 540th out of 596 nursing homes. In Rochester, it ranks 19th out of 23 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,282 nationally and RN hours rank #10,945 nationally (#480 in NY).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NY State Rank Note
2022 3.17 #10,576 / 14,703 #353 / 596 Below average
2023 3.48 #8,009 / 14,703 #253 / 596 Below average
2024 3.30 #10,133 / 14,703 #367 / 596 Below average
2025 3.15 #12,047 / 14,703 #453 / 596 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 2.97 #13,282 / 14,703 #514 / 596 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NY State Rank Note
2022 0.32 #12,195 / 14,703 #552 / 596 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.28 #12,464 / 14,703 #574 / 596 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.42 #9,932 / 14,703 #477 / 596 Below average
2025 0.29 #12,806 / 14,703 #565 / 596 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.40 #10,945 / 14,703 #480 / 596 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1975-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (585) 504-0400 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 57.9/100, placing it #12648 of 14703 facilities nationally and #540 of 596 in New York. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester receives a reported average of 2 hours 58 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 24 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 34 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 35 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 57.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 7 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $7,800. 52 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 141.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, The Pearl Nursing Center Of Rochester ranks 12648th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 57.9/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 540th out of 596 nursing homes. In Rochester, it ranks 19th out of 23 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,282 nationally and RN hours rank #10,945 nationally (#480 in NY). Our composite quality score of 57.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Rochester, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_york/rochester/

Contact and Location

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Address

1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
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LLC
Legal Name

THE PEARL NURSING CENTER OF ROCHESTER LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 120
Average Residents / Day 102 (86% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Monroe County, NY
City Rochester, NY
ZIP Code 14621
Approved Since January 1, 1975
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 335439
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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