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HomeNew YorkThe Friendly Home

The Friendly Home

3156 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 146185853811600WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(45 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
200
certified

How The Friendly Home Compares in New York

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
NY average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NY average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NY average
2.8/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.34 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
45.4%
NY average
40.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the New York average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.34 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.62.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 45.4%, higher than the New York average of 40.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 26, 2023
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 19, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Monroe County 65+
135,497
17.9% of county
County Population
756,406
Monroe County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

The Friendly Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rochester, New York with 200 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
169.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Monroe
Last Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
38.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide 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.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Dec 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0626Potential for Harm

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Mar 2, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.52 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.31 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.34 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.75 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.4%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BROWN, AMANDAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 6, 2022
JOHNSON, CHRISTINEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 2, 2015
JOHNSON, CHRISTINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 2, 2015
BAIER, DANIELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
BROWN, AMANDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 6, 2022
COOPER, GLENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 17, 2015
WILBORN, KIMBERLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Friendly Home and nearby alternatives.

All New York facilities
The Friendly Home
Rochester, NYCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Blossom Health Care Center Inc.
Rochester, NY1.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Penfield Place
Penfield, NY2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Jewish Home of Rochester
Rochester, NY2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Brightonian, Inc
Rochester, NY2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Highlands Living Center
Pittsford, NY3.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Highlands at Brighton
Rochester, NY3.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Friendly Home
Rochester, NY · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
Blossom Health Care Center Inc.
Rochester, NY
1.8 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Penfield Place
Penfield, NY
2.1 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Jewish Home of Rochester
Rochester, NY
2.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
The Brightonian, Inc
Rochester, NY
2.9 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Highlands Living Center
Pittsford, NY
3.1 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
The Highlands at Brighton
Rochester, NY
3.5 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Friendly Home?▾
The Friendly Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does The Friendly Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Friendly Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Friendly Home had any health inspection violations?▾
The Friendly Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 19, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Friendly Home?▾
The Friendly Home provides 4.34 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 1.31 LPN hours, and 2.52 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.4%.
How many beds does The Friendly Home have?▾
The Friendly Home has 200 certified beds with an average of 169.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near The Friendly Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York, including 4 in Rochester. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Friendly Home?▾
On Google Maps, The Friendly Home has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 45 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.