Jewish Home of Rochester

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jewish Home of Rochester, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609Dec 11, 2025

  Based on interviews and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey completed on 09/25/2025, for two (2) (Resident #127 and #280) of two (2) residents reviewed, the facility did not ensure all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, or mistreatment are reported immediately, but not later than two (2) hours after the allegation is made, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the administrator of the facility and to the State Survey Agency in accordance with State law through established procedures. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Dec 11, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey completed on 09/25/2025, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for three (3) (Residents #10, #37, and #143) of eight (8) residents and one (1) (Unit 4 North East) of 15 residential units reviewed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF610Dec 11, 2025

  Based on interviews and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey completed on 09/25/2025 for one (1) (Resident #280) of two (2) residents reviewed, the facility did not ensure an incident was thoroughly investigated to rule out abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Specifically, Resident #280 fell off a sidewalk curb, sustained a major injury (head strike resulting in a laceration and bleeding requiring hospitalization and sutures), and the facility was unable to provide documented evidence of a thorough investigation to rule out potential neglect. The findings are:The facility policy Abuse Investigation dated 08/16/2025 documented reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, an incident is investigated immediately and must be completed within five (5) business days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Dec 11, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey completed on 09/25/2025, the facility did not ensure services were provided to meet professional standards of quality for one (1) (Resident #333) of five (5) residents reviewed. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse #9 was observed giving Resident #333 metoprolol tartrate (a heart medication used to treat high blood pressure) without checking the resident's blood pressure or heart rate before administering the medication as ordered by the medical provider. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF677Dec 11, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during a Recertification Survey completed on 09/25/2025, the facility did not ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for one (1) (Residents #196) of one (1) resident reviewed. Specifically, Resident #196 was observed on several occasions with dark brown debris underneath multiple fingernails and long facial hair on their chin. The findings are:The facility policy Bathing dated 08/19/2025 included, but was not limited to, residents can have a shower or bath at their request and the ADIR (Certified Nursing Assistant) will provide nail care (fingers and toes) with bathing as assigned. […]