NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Rochester, NY, with 229 certified beds, no overall rating reported, and 115 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
135 Meridan St. · Rochester, NY 14612 · Monroe County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Waterview Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-22 | 24 | 2025-12-22 | 16 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-05-09 | 28 | 2025-05-09 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-09-17 | 34 | 2024-09-17 | 6 |
CMS reports 115 citation rows, including 24 with G–L codes and 12 with J–L codes.
24 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 12 carry J–L. 26 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-08Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-22The August 2026 file contains 4 penalty rows and $960,884 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | Fine | $460,490 | 0 |
| 2025-12-22 | Payment Denial | $0 | 102 |
| 2025-05-09 | Fine | $185,840 | 0 |
| 2024-09-17 | Fine | $314,554 | 0 |
CMS matched 4 ownership disclosure rows to Waterview Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.51 total nurse hours and 0.56 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 8 other published facility records near Rochester, NY, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
