The Highlands at Brighton
5901 Lac De Ville Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14618
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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 3.0 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 June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Highlands at Brighton
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Highlands at Brighton with other nursing homes in Rochester.
What keeps The Highlands at Brighton's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is The Highlands at Brighton doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.3% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Highlands at Brighton keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Highlands at Brighton maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 145 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Highlands at Brighton?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Highlands at Brighton?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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.
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