Registered name: The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
Blossom North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rochester has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a 4-star quality measures rating. It is flagged for the lowest overall rating, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.04 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0385.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.36
Licensed practical nurses
0.94
Nurse aides
1.73
Weekend nursing
2.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 69%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.3%9.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.2%1.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
43%12%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
32.2%14.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
3.5%2.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.2%29.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.8%49.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34.9%61.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—25.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
13%30.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 28, 2024
5 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
104.6 residents on an average day (87% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 51 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.