St. John's Health Care Corporation

150 Highland Avenue · Rochester, NY · 14620 · 5857601300

455 certified beds For profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $77,168 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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Red flags

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

$77,168 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 75
Federal penalties 15% 44
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.163.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.640.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.59≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $141,034

Inspection citations (30 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G June 9, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G June 9, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025

    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.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • No harm found · B June 9, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected February 11, 2024 · Administration

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 9, 2025Fine$77,168
December 13, 2023Fine$63,866

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335008 · certified since June 19, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.