The Highlands at Brighton

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How The Highlands at Brighton Compares

The Highlands at Brighton is a 145-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Rochester, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New York average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (31.3%) is above the New York average of 13.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 145 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.

Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rochester, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. New York average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.8% (127% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (42% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.4% — worse than the New York average of 6.8% (39% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Rochester

Rochester sits in Monroe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

128,723 (17.3%)

Median age

39.0 years

Median household income

$62,087

Median home value

$152,000

Demographics for Monroe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rochester.

Facility Details