Kirkhaven
Kirkhaven holds a 2 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the New York average of 3, as a nursing home in Rochester, New York, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
nursing home in Rochester, New York
254 Alexander StreetRatings
CMS 2/5 stars
- Health inspections: 2/5
- Staffing: 2/5
- Quality measures: 4/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $5,000–$8,200/month
About Kirkhaven
Kirkhaven is a non profit - corporation nursing home in Rochester, New York.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Rochester average of 3.1, below the New York average of 3.
Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 4 out of 5, and its weakest is staffing at 2 out of 5.
How to read Kirkhaven's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for Kirkhaven is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 2-star overall rating means Kirkhaven scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.
For Kirkhaven, CMS currently publishes 2 out of 5 for health inspections, 2 out of 5 for staffing, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other New York providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 22 rated facilities in Rochester average 3.1 out of 5, and the New York average is 3. Kirkhaven rates 2 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What Kirkhaven's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for Kirkhaven appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask Kirkhaven for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the New York survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What nursing home costs near Rochester, New York
New York nursing home typically runs $5,000 to $8,200 per month, a midpoint of roughly $6,600 — about $79,200 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from Kirkhaven, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at Kirkhaven depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call Kirkhaven, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask Kirkhaven on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Rochester providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 2 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 2 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about Kirkhaven
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the New York licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for Kirkhaven; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Rochester.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Rochester will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
Kirkhaven — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate Kirkhaven?
Kirkhaven holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.
How does Kirkhaven compare to other Rochester facilities?
Across 22 rated facilities in Rochester, the average CMS overall rating is 3.1 out of 5. Kirkhaven rates 2 out of 5, below that local average.
What are Kirkhaven's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 2 out of 5, staffing 2 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for Kirkhaven.
Who operates Kirkhaven?
Kirkhaven is operated as a non profit - corporation nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Rochester, New York?
New York nursing home typically runs $5,000–$8,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from Kirkhaven — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is Kirkhaven located?
Kirkhaven is at 254 Alexander Street. You can reach the facility directly at 5854611991.
Nearby facilities in Rochester
- Blossom Health Care Center Inc.
- Church Home of the Protestant Episcopal Church
- Edna Tina Wilson Living Center
- Hamilton Manor Nursing Home
- Jewish Home of Rochester
- Latta Road Nursing Home East
Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 335668).
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
No CMS inspection survey date or data-refresh timestamp is on record for this facility yet, so this page states no data date. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule — always confirm directly with the provider.