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Unity Living Center

89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611 · Monroe County

Unity Living Center, a 120-bed state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility, is located on two recently renovated floors on the Rochester Regional St. Mary's campus.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 97% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rochester

Unity Living Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Rochester, NY, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 116 residents per day. It operates as part of the Rochester Regional Health network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.37 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.70 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $12,868 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.37 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Rochester, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 116
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Rochester Regional Health
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 335620

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,580–$15,390/mo (median $13,620)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Rochester prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.37; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.70; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 30.2%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: 1 ($12,868)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2024-07-25
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-05-15Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2024-07-25Severity J — immediate jeopardyInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-07-25Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2024-07-25Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2022-09-09Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2022-09-09Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2022-09-09Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2022-09-09Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-07-25	Fine	$12,868

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Common questions about Unity Living Center

How much does Unity Living Center cost?

Unity Living Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Rochester, NY area typically runs $12,580–$15,390 per month (median $13,620, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Unity Living Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Unity Living Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Unity Living Center?

Staff provide about 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Unity Living Center?

Unity Living Center has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Unity Living Center have availability?

Typically 97% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Unity Living Center offer?

Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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