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.
