(ABC 6 News) — In Rochester, six nursing homes will be getting nearly $1.7 million in assistance funds.

The six facilities receiving the assistance are the following:

• Maple Manor Nursing and Rehab ($279.5K)
• Rochester East Health Services ($341.4K)
• Rochester Rehab and Living Center ($228K)
• Madonna Towers of Rochester ($240.4K)
• Rochester West Health Services ($211.5K)
• Samaritan Bethany Home ($376.5K)

The money is intended to help stabilize finances and ensure adequate staffing and pay, repair infrastructure, and improve patient care.

The funds are part of a statewide $300 million nursing home package that was passed in 2023.