Strong Memorial Hospital Bed Capacity: Current Licensed Bed Count

As of the most recent publicly available data (September 2021), Strong Memorial Hospital (Rochester, NY) reported 845 licensed beds.

Important Context

• Licensed ≠ Staffed ≠ Occupied: Licensed = maximum permitted by NYSDOH. Staffed = beds with nursing personnel. Occupied = census on a given day.
• Surge Capacity: Hospitals can exceed licensed beds under emergency declaration (NYSDOH waiver).
• Bed Types Included: Medical/surgical, ICU (MICU, SICU, CCU, NICU, PICU), step-down, psychiatry, rehabilitation, obstetrics, nursery.
• Recent Changes: Expansion projects, unit conversions, or pandemic adjustments may alter counts.

How to Get the Current Number

1. Call Strong Memorial Hospital Administration: [phone] — ask for "current licensed bed count" or "bed management."
2. NYSDOH Hospital Profile: profiles.health.ny.gov → Search "Strong Memorial Hospital" → "Bed Capacity" section.
3. URMC Annual Report / Community Benefit Report: Often includes bed count.
4. American Hospital Directory (AHD.com): Subscription-based; detailed historical trends.

For planning, referral, or research purposes, always verify with the hospital directly — bed counts change.