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Unity Living Center

89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611
Score: 55 / 100

With a score of 55 out of 100, Unity Living Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New York nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Rochester location.

Unity Living Center provides above-average staffing with 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Unity Living Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.57 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.57 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.88 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
May 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity J
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 24, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jul 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jul 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 16.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 8.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,868

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4