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Nursing home report card · Rochester, NY

Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente

135 Meridan St., Rochester, NY 14612

Call this home: (585) 663-0930

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Infection-control problems notedExtra oversight status: SFF

Quick summary

This home is listed for extra oversight

Status: SFF. Special Focus Facility homes have a history of serious quality problems and get extra oversight.

Our summary of public Medicare records. It does not establish that this home harmed a particular resident. About this summary.

How recent is this information?
Medicare file prepared
Aug 1, 2026
Our record last updated
Oct 15, 2026
Last routine health inspection
Dec 22, 2025

These dates mean different things. A new file can include older inspections and staffing figures. Read about the dates.

Medicare ratings

One star is the lowest rating. Five stars is the highest. Ratings are a starting point—read the inspection findings too.

Overall rating
Not rated

Combines inspection, staffing, and care measures.

No rating is available in our records

Health inspections
Not rated

Based on problems found during health inspections.

No rating is available in our records

Nursing staff
Not rated

Based on staffing levels and related measures.

No rating is available in our records

Health and care results
Not rated

Based on reported health and care results.

No rating is available in our records

What do the ratings and warnings mean?
Medicare ratings
One star is the lowest rating. Five stars is the highest. These are government ratings, not family reviews.
Inspection problems
Inspectors found that a home did not meet a care or safety rule. The official term is “deficiency.”
Abuse warning
Medicare has flagged the home because of abuse-related inspection findings. Read the findings and dates.
Nursing staff time
Average staff hours for each resident per day. This does not mean each resident gets that much one-to-one care.

Learn about the records and their limits →

At a glance

These numbers come from the records we have. Inspection problems are rules the home did not meet. The dates covered can differ.

Care and safety problems
86

Care, safety, and resident-rights issues on recent inspections

Fire-safety problems
0

Building, alarms, exits, and related safety citations

Reported fines
$960,884

Total fine amounts in the imported penalty records

Medicare file prepared
Aug 1, 2026

Medicare home ID: 335082

Inspection findings to read first

Start with these past findings. We show the most serious first, then the most recent. They do not describe the home’s condition today.

  • Immediate danger to residents · pattern case

    Dec 22, 2025 · Inspection rule 0684

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

  • Immediate danger to residents · pattern case

    Dec 22, 2025 · Inspection rule 0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • Immediate danger to residents · widespread case

    May 9, 2025 · Inspection rule 0760

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Read the inspection history →

Nursing staff time

These are average staff hours for each resident per day. They are not one-to-one bedside care. The file does not give the reporting period for each figure.

Registered nurses (RNs)
0.56hours per resident per day

about 34 minutes per resident per day

All nursing staff
3.51hours per resident per day

about 3 hr 30 min per resident per day

Registered nurse time on weekends
0.26hours per resident per day

about 16 minutes per resident per day

Latest inspection summary

A summary of the most recent routine inspections. You can open the dated findings below.

We do not have a routine inspection summary for this home. Check the dated findings below and the Medicare.gov record.

How this home compares

Compared with state and national averages. The numbers may cover different periods.

  • Registered nurse time per resident: 0.56 hours/day
  • Total nurse time per resident: 3.51 hours/day
See the dates used for these averages

Medicare file dates: this home Aug 1, 2026; New York averages Unavailable; U.S. averages Oct 1, 2026.

Other concerns in the records

These points may be worth asking about. They do not establish what happened to a particular resident. See our Terms of Use.

  • Recent citations include infection-control problems
  • Inspectors have listed an unusually high number of problems
  • CMS has fined this home in the recent reporting period

How serious were the problems?

Inspectors rate each problem by how much harm it caused or could cause. We group the CMS letter codes into plain language.

  • Immediate danger to residents12 citations
  • Caused actual harm12 citations
  • Could have caused harm58 citations
  • Low risk of harm4 citations

Why inspectors showed up

Routine checks happen on a schedule. Complaint visits happen when someone reports a concern.

Complaints
0
Routine
86
Fire safety
0
Other
0

Who owns it

Names CMS lists as owners or managers · reported as For profit - Partnership.

  • We do not have individual owner names for this home.

Other homes in this group: All Hurlbut Care nursing homes

Inspection history

Open a date to read what inspectors found. The harm labels explain how serious the problem was at the time.

December 22, 202524 findings
  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0584 · code E

    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.

  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0609 · code D

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

  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0645 · code D

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0688 · code D

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0693 · code D

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0679 · code E

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0698 · code D

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0761 · code D

    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.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0692 · code G

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0804 · code D

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Low risk of harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0582 · code B

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Immediate danger to residents · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0684 · code K

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Immediate danger to residents · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0689 · code K

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • Administration problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0840 · code G

    Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0812 · code F

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

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0835 · code F

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0865 · code F

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0880 · code F

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • Environmental problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0925 · code F

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0550 · code E

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0686 · code G

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0677 · code G

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

  • Resident Rights problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0554 · code G

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0675 · code I

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

May 9, 202528 findings
  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0805 · code D

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  • Environmental problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0912 · code D

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  • Environmental problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0914 · code D

    Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

  • Environmental problems
    Low risk of harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0917 · code B

    Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0565 · code E

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Immediate danger to residents · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0675 · code L

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Immediate danger to residents · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0725 · code L

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Immediate danger to residents · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0760 · code L

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • Infection Control problems
    Immediate danger to residents · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0880 · code L

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Immediate danger to residents · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0689 · code K

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Caused actual harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0600 · code I

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0684 · code G

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0686 · code G

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

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0812 · code F

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

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0835 · code F

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0837 · code F

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0865 · code F

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0882 · code F

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0550 · code E

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

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0584 · code E

    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.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0677 · code E

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

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0761 · code E

    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.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0804 · code E

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0836 · code E

    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.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0868 · code E

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0610 · code D

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0690 · code D

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0698 · code D

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

September 17, 202420 findings
  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0655 · code F

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0812 · code F

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

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0813 · code F

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0880 · code E

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0656 · code E

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0684 · code E

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0690 · code D

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0693 · code D

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0810 · code D

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

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Immediate danger to residents · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0686 · code K

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

  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Immediate danger to residents · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0600 · code K

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • Administration problems
    Immediate danger to residents · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0837 · code L

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Immediate danger to residents · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0761 · code L

    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.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Immediate danger to residents · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0760 · code K

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0883 · code D

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Caused actual harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0550 · code I

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

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Caused actual harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0725 · code I

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0677 · code H

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

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0565 · code F

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0584 · code F

    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.

January 25, 202414 findings
  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0760 · code D

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0584 · code E

    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.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0689 · code E

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0725 · code E

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0756 · code E

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0758 · code E

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is…

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0745 · code D

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Low risk of harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0582 · code B

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Low risk of harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0732 · code B

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0677 · code D

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

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0761 · code E

    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.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0812 · code E

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

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0557 · code D

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

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0558 · code D

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Fines & penalties

These fines appear in Medicare’s records. A listed amount does not tell us whether it has been paid.

  • Fine · Dec 22, 2025$460,490
  • Payment Denial · Dec 22, 2025Unavailable
  • Fine · May 9, 2025$185,840
  • Fine · Sep 17, 2024$314,554

Other homes in this chain

Hurlbut Care · other locations in New York

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Questions about Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente

What is Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente's Medicare star rating?
Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente in Rochester, New York does not have an overall CMS star rating in the current Care Compare extract.
Has Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente been fined?
As of August 1, 2026, the imported penalty records list $960,884 in reported fines for Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente. The individual penalty dates can differ from the Medicare file date; a listed fine does not establish that it was paid.
Does Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente have a Medicare abuse warning?
No. The current CMS Care Compare extract does not show an abuse warning icon for Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente in Rochester, New York.
How does Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente compare with other nursing homes in New York?
Its overall CMS rating is unavailable. A rating comparison is withheld because a matching source date or a usable rating is missing. Use the New York report card and dated inspection history for context; inspection totals alone are not a like-for-like performance comparison.

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