Unity Living Center
89 Genesee Street · Rochester, NY · 14611 · 5853683881
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Rochester Regional Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,868 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
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 August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 7, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 7, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 9, 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 November 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2020
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 26, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 26, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $12,868 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335620 · certified since January 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.