Rochester Senior AdvisorHeather Heights of Pittsford at 160 W Jefferson Rd, Pittsford is licensed by the New York State Department of Health as an adult home with 120 certified beds, certified as ALR, EALR and SNALR, and sits in the Town of Pittsford, Monroe County.
What license does Heather Heights of Pittsford hold in New York?
Yes: the Department of Health's roster lists Heather Heights of Pittsford under operating certificate 370-F-220 with 120 certified beds, which makes it larger than the typical Rochester-area residence (77 beds).
| License | Operating certificate | Certified capacity | ALR certifications (beds) | Opened | Residents, end of 2026 Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Home | 370-F-220 | 120 | ALR 120, EALR 120, SNALR 24 | November 1, 1999 | 95 |
At the end of 2026 Q2 the facility reported 95 residents against 120 certified beds, about 79% full. The operator of record is Heather Heights of Pittsford, Inc. (business corporation). The first license at this address dates to 1999.
What level of care is Heather Heights of Pittsford certified for?
In the Department of Health's capacity report, 120 beds are certified as an Assisted Living Residence (ALR); 120 are Enhanced ALR (EALR) beds for residents who need more physical help and want to age in place; 24 are Special Needs ALR (SNALR) beds for dementia care.
The certifications are counted in beds, not buildings, so ask which apartment or wing a parent would move into and whether that bed carries the certification their needs call for. See what ALR, EALR and SNALR mean.
How has Heather Heights of Pittsford done on Department of Health inspections?
State surveyors have been to Heather Heights of Pittsford 27 times since July 1, 2022, last on June 24, 2026, and their reports cite 22 violations overall.
| Report issued | Survey type | Violations | Status | Regulation topics cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 6, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| May 5, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 17, 2026 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| March 3, 2026 | Relicensure, Complaint Survey | 2 | Plan/Notice of Correction Approved | Admission standards; Medication management |
| December 18, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| December 11, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
| September 24, 2025 | Complaint Survey | 0 | Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required | — |
The last full relicensure survey shown is dated March 3, 2026. That is more than the median of 14 violations for Rochester-area residences over the same window. The topics cited most often here were admission standards (5), resident services (4), medication management (2).
The 19 older reports are on the facility's NYS Health Profiles page.
Has New York taken enforcement action against Heather Heights of Pittsford?
Yes. NYS Health Profiles lists 1 enforcement action for Heather Heights of Pittsford, the most recent a Stipulation & Order dated October 21, 2024 (#ACF-24-032).
- October 21, 2024: Stipulation & Order, #ACF-24-032
A Stipulation and Order is a settlement: the operator agrees to a civil penalty and corrective steps without a hearing. The order itself names the regulations involved; ask the administrator for a copy.
What are the alternatives to Heather Heights of Pittsford nearby?
The nearest other licensed adult care facility is Glenmere at Cloverwood in Pittsford, about 0.7 miles away by straight line, with 77 beds and ALR, EALR, SNALR.
| Facility | Miles away | Certified capacity | ALR certifications | SNALR (memory care) beds | Violations, 4-yr window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmere at Cloverwood 1 Wheatley Ter, Pittsford 14534 | 0.7 | 77 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 19 | 10 |
| Laurelwood at the Highlands 300 Hahnemann Trl, Pittsford 14534 | 1.7 | 75 | ALR, SNALR | 8 | 8 |
| Wolk Manor Enriched Living Center 4000 Summit Circle Drive, Rochester 14618 | 2.9 | 85 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 18 | 0 |
| The Landing of Brighton 1350 Westfall Road, Rochester 14618 | 3.3 | 121 | ALR, EALR, SNALR | 34 | 27 |
| Rittenhouse Village Pittsford 159 Sullys Trl, Pittsford 14534 | 3.8 | 52 | Base license only | 0 | 43 |
Where is Heather Heights of Pittsford and what is nearby?
Heather Heights of Pittsford is in the Town of Pittsford, Monroe County; the nearest hospital is Highland Hospital (UR Medicine), about 5.1 miles away by straight line.
Next is Strong Memorial Hospital at about 5.3 miles. Distances are straight lines between map coordinates, not drive times.
If nursing home care is needed later, the closest CMS-certified homes are Highlands Living Center (1.6 mi, CMS 2 of 5) and Jewish Home of Rochester (2.6 mi, CMS 5 of 5).
What should we ask on a tour of Heather Heights of Pittsford?
Let the public record set the agenda: ask what led to the October 21, 2024 stipulation and what monitoring is in place now.
- Ask how many aides and supervisors are awake overnight, and who helps residents with medications.
- Ask how many of the enhanced and special needs beds are open today, and what triggers a move between levels.
- Ask whether the residence accepts residents on SSI, and what happens if private funds run out after admission.
- Ask for the residency agreement and fee schedule in writing before any deposit; New York requires a written admission agreement.
Official record: Heather Heights of Pittsford on NYS Health Profiles.
