The Brightonian, Inc
1919 Elmwood Avenue · Rochester, NY · 14620 · 5852718700
54 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Hurlbut Care
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
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 December 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · B October 19, 2023
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B April 22, 2022
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B April 22, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B April 22, 2022
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.
Corrected June 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335554 · certified since October 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.