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The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester

1335 Portland Avenue, ROCHESTER, NY, 14621
(585) 504-0400
120 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
335439
Care type
Nursing home
County
Monroe
Facility name
The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester
Street address
1335 Portland Avenue
City / state / ZIP
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone
(585) 504-0400

The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Rochester, New York. It is licensed for 120 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 55 senior care facilities in Rochester and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester 93 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Abramczyk, Jacob
Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2017
Abramczyk, Naftoli
Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2017
Platschek, Gabriel
Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2017
Shapiro, Sima
Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2017
Wheeler, Scott
Direct owner — 15% stake — since 2017
Schaller, Christine
Managing employee — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
3 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1975-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-06-28
Nurse staffing
3.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$455 per day (≈ $13,830/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
67% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 26% private/other
Occupancy
85% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
6% below the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-12-31
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-31
2025-09-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-29
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-11-04
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (89 citations)
2025-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-09-08
2024-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0678
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0835
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-01-13
2024-06-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-08-26
F-0655
B · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-08-26
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-26
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-26
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-08-26
F-0836
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-08-26
F-0842
B · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-27
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-08-26
2023-09-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-14
F-0760
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-11-14
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-11-14
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-11-14
F-0919
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-11-14
2022-12-16Health inspection13 citations
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0584
F · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2023-03-09
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0836
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-02-14
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-03-09
2020-09-14Health inspection4 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2020-11-02
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2020-11-02
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2020-11-02
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2020-11-02
2025-12-11Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0781
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2026-02-16
2024-06-28Fire-safety inspection23 citations
E-0006
C · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-26
E-0029
E · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0311
E · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-03
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-08-20
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-27
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0531
E · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0754
D · No harm found
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-27
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-27
K-0921
E · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-09-27
2022-12-16Fire-safety inspection24 citations
E-0006
C · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E-0029
E · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E-0036
C · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E-0037
C · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E-0039
C · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0232
E · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0281
D · No harm found
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0311
E · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0362
D · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0754
E · No harm found
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0781
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-21
2020-09-14Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0232
E · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2020-11-02
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2020-11-02
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-11-02
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2020-11-02
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-11-02

Federal penalties

2024-06-28Medicare payment denial — 5 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335439.
What people say on Google.
2.7109 ratings on Google
★★★★★Rick DeLorme · 2026-06-23 · via Google

“I have been extremely impressed with the team caring for my brother at the Pearl. This staff has very challenging patients and has been very responsive and personable to answer my questions and concerns. My brother is at the Pearl for Rehab, and is difficult to deal with to be honest. I would like to recognize a few people who have went above and beyond their job to address specific needs of my br…”

★Jessica M · 2026-08-08 · via Google

“Patient care doesn't really exist... Don't do anything about the mice...and the food they serve is worse then prison. Food...dispite new management. Things still below expectations....”

★★★★★Kim M · 2026-02-20 · via Google

“I want to give special recognition to the Activity Department. Bho and his staff go the extra mile with their experience, passion and creativity to make activities and parties fun for the residents. Activity time is an important part of a resident's day for their morale, stimulation and socialization. They make sure to offer a variety of daily activities that stimulate different motor skills, dext…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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