Kirkhaven
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Rochester, NY with 147 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 1 of 5 overall (much below average).
- Health inspections1 of 5
- Staffing1 of 5
- Quality measures3 of 5
- Long-stay quality4 of 5
- Short-stay quality3 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | Not reported | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 22 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number335668
- Address254 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY, 14607
- CountyMonroe
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds147
- Residents per day, average136
- Phone(585) 461-1991
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey22 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints13
- Fines1, $8,278 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties1
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Dec 9, 2024 | 11 | 13 | 116 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
What the record shows
Kirkhaven is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Rochester, NY (CCN 335668) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 147 certified beds and an average daily census of about 136 residents. CMS assigned it a 1-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (much below average), built from a 1/5 Health Inspection component, a 1/5 Staffing component, and a 3/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 22 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (13 complaint-based), with 1 fine totaling $8,278 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Kirkhaven currently sits above that baseline. Payroll-based nurse staffing hours are not currently published for this facility.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Kirkhaven's overall CMS rating?
Kirkhaven has a 1-star overall CMS rating (Much below average). Health inspection: 1/5. Staffing: 1/5. Quality measures: 3/5.
How many beds does Kirkhaven have?
Kirkhaven has 147 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 136 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Kirkhaven's staffing compare to the national average?
Staffing data is not currently available for Kirkhaven.
How many deficiencies does Kirkhaven have?
Kirkhaven has 22 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 13 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns Kirkhaven?
Kirkhaven is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 147 certified beds and is located in Rochester, New York.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 335668. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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