Highlands Living Center

Nursing Home · Pittsford, NY

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335786

Contact & location

500 Hahnemann Trail
Pittsford, NY 14534
Monroe County
Phone
(585) 383-1700
ZIP code
14534 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
122
Residents per day
115.3 (95% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
The Highlands Living Center INC
Medicare certified since
July 10, 1995
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.55 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.45 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.17 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.93 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.01 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.1 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 14 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-28 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
2026-05-28 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · 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
2025-02-19 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-02-19 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-02-19 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-02-19 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 2025-04-15
2025-02-19 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 2025-04-15
2025-02-19 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-02-19 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-02-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2023-06-09 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-26
2023-06-09 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-24
2023-06-09 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.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-26
2023-06-09 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-26
2023-06-09 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 2023-07-26
2023-06-09 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-26
2021-09-02 Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
F0885 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-10-07
2021-09-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-10-07
2021-09-02 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2021-10-07

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
Busari, Samuel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nicholas, Nirmala (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Strong Partners Healthsystem, INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Yale, Elizabeth (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Busari, Samuel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Garrett, Elizabeth (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
McCann, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Riordan, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanstrydonck, Gerald (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Yale, Elizabeth (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Busari, Samuel (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nicholas, Nirmala (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strong Partners Healthsystem, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Strong Partners Healthsystem, INC (organization)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Highlands Living Center?

Highlands Living Center has a 2-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 Highlands Living Center have?

It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 115 residents per day.

Has Highlands Living Center been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Highlands Living Center?

(585) 383-1700. The facility is located at 500 Hahnemann Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534.

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