The Highlands At Brighton
Rochester, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335778) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (585) 442-7960 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Highlands At Brighton has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Highlands At Brighton reports total nurse staffing of about 5.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The Highlands At Brighton has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Highlands At Brighton is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Rochester, New York (Monroe County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 1995. The facility has 145 certified beds and an average daily census of 137.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Highlands At Brighton holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility, so no chain size or chain average rating can be reported here.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Highlands At Brighton has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 47.3%; its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Highlands At Brighton has 145 certified beds with an average daily census of 137.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 9, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (585) 442-7960 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (585) 442-7960 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record for The Highlands At Brighton at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335778?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.