The Highlands at Brighton — Nursing Home in Rochester, NY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 145 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 139.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335778 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.42 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.51 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
The Highlands at Brighton had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 13, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 13, 2025
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level B)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Level D)Corrected — October 8, 2025
The Highlands at Brighton is a 145-bed nursing home in Rochester, New York. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident day, above the New York average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing appears to be a relative strong point, with nursing coverage higher than the local average. You may want to ask how the facility has corrected the issues found on the most recent inspection, especially those involving resident care and the handling/storage of medications and food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Highlands at Brighton Medicare and Medicaid certified?
The Highlands at Brighton is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is The Highlands at Brighton's CMS star rating?
The Highlands at Brighton has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at The Highlands at Brighton?
The Highlands at Brighton reports 5.42045 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has The Highlands at Brighton had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, The Highlands at Brighton had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does The Highlands at Brighton have?
The Highlands at Brighton has 145 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Woodside Manor Nursing Home Inc — 5/5 — 0.3 mi
- Jewish Home of Rochester — 5/5 — 0.9 mi
- The Brightonian, Inc — 5/5 — 1.0 mi
- Monroe Community Hospital — 1/5 — 1.2 mi
- The Hurlbut — 3/5 — 1.4 mi
- St. John's Health Care Corporation — 1/5 — 1.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.