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174 Virginia Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074 · (724) 775-6400 · 119 certified beds
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pollak Holdings, a group operating 6 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.6/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $612,936 in federal fines.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 141 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-01 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-01 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-02-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-02-13 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-02-13 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-01-31 | 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. | L | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-01-31 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-01-31 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-01-31 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-01-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-01-31 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| 2026-01-31 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-09 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | Fine | $136,568 |
| 2026-01-31 | Payment Denial | 81 days payment denial |
| 2025-09-19 | Payment Denial | 26 days payment denial |
| 2025-05-15 | Fine | $17,762 |
| 2025-01-28 | Fine | $186,361 |
| 2024-06-07 | Fine | $8,772 |
| 2024-06-07 | Fine | $8,773 |
| 2023-12-18 | Fine | $32,019 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLAK HOLDINGS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2021 |
| POLLAK, ELIE | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2021 |
| POLLAK, THEODORE | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2021 |
| POLLAK, ELIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2021 |
| POLLAK, THEODORE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2021 |
| HUNTER, SARAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Rochester Residence and Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 395751), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/rochester-residence-and-care-center-rochester-pa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395751. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.