Kirkhaven
Rochester, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335668) · 147 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (585) 461-1991 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kirkhaven has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of about 3.03. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for Kirkhaven in the available data. However, CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Kirkhaven has one federal fine on record from CMS totaling $8,278.00, with zero payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Kirkhaven is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, certified in 1984 to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 147 beds and reports an average daily census of 136.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kirkhaven holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the New York state average overall rating of 3.03. Its component ratings are also low: the health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5. The quality measures rating is higher, at 3 out of 5, indicating a mixed performance profile across CMS's four rating categories.
CMS staffing data for this facility were not provided beyond the staffing star rating itself; total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover percentage are not included in the data available for this listing.
On penalties, CMS records show Kirkhaven has one federal fine on record, totaling $8,278.00. There have been zero payment denials recorded. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kirkhaven has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Kirkhaven is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident or turnover figures for Kirkhaven in this data; the facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one fine for Kirkhaven totaling $8,278.00, with zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated for Kirkhaven in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kirkhaven is certified for 147 beds and has an average daily census of 136.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Kirkhaven is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Kirkhaven was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 20, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Kirkhaven scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 5854611991 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 5854611991 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kirkhaven's full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335668?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.