The Highlands at Brighton

Nursing Home · Rochester, NY

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335778

Contact & location

5901 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618
Monroe County
Phone
(585) 442-7960
ZIP code
14618 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
145
Residents per day
137.5 (95% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Meadows at Westfall INC
Medicare certified since
January 9, 1995
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.15 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.61 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.58 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.96 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.31 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
21.1 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 13, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2025-08-13 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-08-13 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-08-13 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-08-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-08-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-08-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-08-13 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2023-10-04 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-04 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-04 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-04 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-04 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-04 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2023-10-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-01
2021-12-06 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-31
2021-12-06 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-31
2021-12-06 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-31
2021-12-06 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-31
2021-12-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-31
2021-12-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-29
2021-12-06 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-31
2021-12-06 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-31

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Muniak, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Winiarczyk, Walter (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Winiarczyk, Walter (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Garrett, Elizabeth (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldstein, Steven (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Latella, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Magee, Robbie (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Riordan, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanstrydonck, Gerald (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Muniak, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Winiarczyk, Walter (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Yale, Elizabeth (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Highlands at Brighton?

The Highlands at Brighton has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does The Highlands at Brighton have?

It has 145 certified beds and cares for about 138 residents per day.

Has The Highlands at Brighton been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of The Highlands at Brighton?

(585) 442-7960. The facility is located at 5901 Lac De Ville Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14618.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.