RRH Unity Living Center

    89 Genesee St Second Floor, Rochester, NY 14611
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive staff, clean secure facility

    I'm pleased with the attentive, caring staff-my loved one receives good care in a clean, secure facility.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.10·(10)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.1
    • Amenities

      2.1
    • Value

      2.1

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive caregiving staff
    • Generally competent clinical care
    • Clean, well-maintained interior spaces
    • Secure building with controlled access
    • Positive one-on-one staff–resident interactions

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • Delayed or unreliable staff responsiveness
    • Weak family communication and documentation access
    • Gaps in clinical-incident reporting and fall protocols
    • Incontinence-care procedure inconsistencies
    • Unsupervised entry/desk coverage and visitor-access gaps
    • Security and personal-property management weaknesses
    • Insufficient end-of-life and estate-handling procedures
    • Occasional unprofessional staff conduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a mixed picture of care at this facility. Many highlight individual caregivers who are attentive, friendly, and capable in direct interactions with residents; the physical environment is frequently described as clean and secure. These positive accounts suggest that when staffing levels are adequate, day-to-day care and one-on-one attention can be a strength.

    At the same time, recurring operational weaknesses appear in several areas. Staffing levels and shift coverage are described as inconsistent, which reviewers link to delayed responses to resident needs and lapses in routine care. Specific operational gaps include inconsistent incontinence-care procedures, reports that fall events were not always communicated to families, and instances when nurses did not complete expected checks. These items point to broader gaps in clinical-incident reporting, fall protocols, and routine monitoring rather than isolated clinical skill deficits.

    Communication and management practices are another area of concern. Reviewers note difficulty reaching staff by phone, unanswered calls, and limited transparency around documentation and incident reports. There are also concerns about how personal property and estate matters have been handled after a resident’s death; legal involvement was mentioned in one account. In addition, entry/desk coverage and visitor-access controls have been described as inconsistent, with periods when the front desk or doors were unmanned — a contrast with other remarks that the facility is secure when supervised.

    Dining and activities receive little specific commentary in the available summaries; there is limited information to assess program quality or consistency in these domains. Facilities are generally described as clean and well-maintained, which is a strength, but operational issues tied to staffing and supervision can affect the resident experience even in a physically sound environment.

    Overall pattern: positive direct-care interactions and a maintained physical environment coexist with systemic operational challenges — chiefly inconsistent staffing, weaknesses in incident documentation and family communication, and procedural issues around incontinence care and post‑mortem/estate transitions. Prospective residents and families should consider confirming current staffing ratios and schedules, requesting copies of incident-reporting and fall-protocol policies, asking how personal property and estate matters are managed, and testing communication channels with management before making placement decisions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    RRH Unity Living Center is located at 89 Genesee St Second Floor, Rochester, NY, 14611.

    About RRH Unity Living Center

    RRH Unity Living Center, part of Rochester Regional Health, sits on the St. Mary's campus and people know it for its unique terms like Unity Healthreach and Healthy Start Rochester, and for offering all sorts of senior living and care under one roof, from fully independent living options for active folks who want a maintenance-free lifestyle up through assisted living and skilled nursing care for those who need more hands-on help. The place has 120 beds across two recently renovated floors, so there's space for people with medically complex needs, dementia, behavioral health struggles, or chronic disease, and there's a best-in-class ventilator unit with a dedicated 10-bed wing for people who need respiratory support, and each ventilator room is private, which helps folks keep their independence but lets them join in social activities too. Seniors get help with daily activities-like eating, getting dressed, and taking medicine-if they need it, plus there are special programs for memory care with 24-hour staff, secure areas, and memory-enhancing activities for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Skilled nursing care offers around-the-clock trained nurses, pain control, wound care, rehabilitation, IV therapy, peritoneal dialysis, and access to hemodialysis, and therapy areas mean residents get physical, occupational, and speech therapy, too, while onsite support includes social work, nutrition, psychiatry, and specialist services.

    The center gives short-term rehab for those coming back from hospital stays, respite care to help families get a break, and plenty of therapies and pain management to keep people comfortable. There are communal spaces like an Activity Center filled with planned social events and recreation, a Resident Relaxation room for a bit of peace, two special dining rooms-one called the Dining Room Community Area and another called the Resident Dining Room-and a therapy area for people working on getting stronger or more mobile. Residents use amenities like a wellness center, community gardens, fitness room, beauty salon, free Wi-Fi, gaming room, computer center, small library, outdoor gathering spaces, and there's even an onsite chapel if you want a quiet place for spiritual needs. The pharmacy sits right nearby at 89 Genesee Street, and parking's pretty simple with free street spaces and a parking garage, plus hotel arrangements with discounts are available for families visiting. It's easy to get to, with Bus 27 on the RTS line stopping right at the hospital. General hours are 24/7, and visiting runs from 11 am to 8 pm daily.

    Safety's taken seriously, with a Pandemic Emergency Plan in place and education provided about visitor policies, safety, and patient rights under Title VI for transportation services. Services support all sorts of complex medical issues, including wound management, pain management, infection control, pulmonary rehab, tracheotomy care, ventilator weaning, dialysis, psychiatry, podiatry, and hospice care, all aimed at giving seniors independence and respect while covering their health and daily needs. The whole facility aims to keep folks comfortable, active, and well-supported, whether they're staying full-time or just for a short spell, and everything's done with the core values of kindness, integrity, and respect. The CMS Five-Star Rating system keeps the quality in check, updating every quarter. The center is run by The Unity Hospital of Rochester, a not-for-profit group, using space leased from Rochester St. Mary's Residence Facility, LLC, and carries accreditation as the region's newest hospital for acute care of medically complex patients.

    People often ask...

    RRH Unity Living Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 89 Genesee St Second Floor, Rochester, NY 14611.

    No, RRH Unity Living Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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