Map showing the location of The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester in Rochester, New York
1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14621

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • New YorkLowest tier among peers593 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Monroe CountyLowest tier among peers31 rated homes · average 3.1★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs NY avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.7 vs NY avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−0.9 vs NY avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersNY avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersNY avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 15% of peersNY avg3.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff2.97hrsAbove only 12% of peersNY avg3.65Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.40hrsAbove only 17% of peersNY avg0.70Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better58%Above only 12% of peersNY avg41%RN turnover71%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 30% of peersNY avg$22,640Fines · denials0 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
40citations
8inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 11, 2025most recent

Citations by monthSep 2020 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 11, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 31, 2025
  2. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2025
Sep 10, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Nov 4, 2025
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025
Aug 22, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Nov 19, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
  2. Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Jun 28, 202411 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harmpayment denial
  1. F836Ensure 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.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
  2. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  3. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Aug 26, 2024
  4. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  5. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 26, 2024
  6. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 26, 2024
  7. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Aug 26, 2024
  8. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
  9. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  10. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
  11. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Sep 11, 20235 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2023
  2. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Nov 14, 2023
  3. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2023
  4. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Nov 14, 2023
  5. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Nov 14, 2023
Dec 16, 202213 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  2. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  3. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Mar 9, 2023
  4. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  5. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  6. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  7. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  8. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  9. F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  10. F836Ensure 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.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  11. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  12. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2023
  13. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 9, 2023
Sep 14, 20204 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2020
  2. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 2, 2020
  3. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2020
  4. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2020

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined2.97hrsAbove only 12% of peers−0.68 vs NY avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.40hrsAbove only 17% of peers−0.30 vs NY avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.00hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.56hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.59hrs
  • New York average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better58%Above only 12% of peersNY avg 41%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only71%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy120 certified beds · ~103 residents a day86%Above only 21% of peersNY avg 90%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 1Payment denial
  • $22,640NY avg in fines
Above only 30% of peersFewer fines than 30% of rated homes in New York

Actions on record

  1. Jun 28, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Sep 28, 2024

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Jacob Abramczyk
  • Naftoli Abramczyk
  • Gabriel Platschek
  • Sima Shapiro
  • Scott Wheeler
Managing employees
  • Christine Schaller

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 335439 · 1335 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14621.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New York and Monroe County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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