Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Blossom Health Care Center Inc.
Rochester, NY · 80 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey October 1, 2024
CMS Certification Number 335473 · first certified November 1977
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
25 citations — more than 85% of the 593 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: March 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was October 2024. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
8 of the 25 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 25 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 25 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 6, 2020 | 7 |
| December 5, 2022 | 12 |
| October 1, 2024 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 2 | 2022-12-05 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 2 | 2024-10-01 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2024-10-01 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-10-01 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-10-01 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2022-12-05 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2022-12-05 |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | 1 | 2020-11-06 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Other 5
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
October 1, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 27, 2024) |
December 5, 2022 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2023) |
| K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 3, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2023) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2023) |
November 6, 2020 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2020) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2020) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2020) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2020) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2020) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2020) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.