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Our editorial team analyzed 455 nursing homes in NY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NY
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New York average is: 55.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$8.2M*Fiscal year ending 2018These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$4.2M*Fiscal year ending 2018These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
51.1%*Fiscal year ending 2018These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 455 on this page. See how we rank facilities
St Marys Center in New York, NY, provides nursing home, adult day care, and skilled nursing services. Nursing home and skilled nursing services offer ongoing residential care with licensed nursing on site around the clock, while adult day care supports people during the day without requiring a full time residential stay. The combination is suited to someone who needs ongoing nursing support or to a family seeking daytime care.
With 40 beds, the center is a smaller community where residents and staff may get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 59 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily nurse time assigned to each resident. Clinical services, social work, therapeutic recreation, pastoral work, and rehabilitation services are available, bringing health support, social services, structured recreation, spiritual support, and rehabilitation into the center.
Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home operates a 46-bed facility in Penn Yan, New York, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Established in 1971, the home serves older adults and individuals living with disabilities within a smaller community setting.
An underground tunnel links the property directly to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, allowing indoor passage between facilities. On-site features include a hair salon along with an outdoor patio surrounded by perennial gardens. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident across the building.
Prospective representatives can contact Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home to discuss current openings, review care details, and explore payment choices including Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Overview of The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, providing ongoing clinical oversight for residents who need it.
Orthopedic, cardiac, and neurorehabilitation are available, along with cognitive and speech therapy. The rehabilitation gym gives residents a dedicated setting for these services within the community, making the range of care a fit for someone recovering from an orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, cognitive, or speech related condition while still needing nursing care.
The community has 79 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily amount of nursing time allocated to each resident.
Meals are prepared under the highest kosher certification, and residents who participate can attend daily shiurim and religious services. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. Palm Tree Care Center operates the community.
Overview of Cliffside Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center
Cliffside Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center in Flushing, New York, offers skilled nursing and palliative care. Established in 1971, this 218-bed center provides specialized clinical services, including ventilator and respiratory care, wound and amputee management, and dialysis support, alongside short-term rehabilitation. Dedicated units include a Cultural Asian Unit and a Long Term Residential Care program.
The facility maintains a 97% occupancy rate under director Shmuel Freedman, LHNA, and operator Cliffside Nursing Home. Physician oversight is available on staff, and total daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 17 minutes per resident across the building. Financial options encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Interested residents can connect with Cliffside Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center to ask about admission requirements, verify current bed openings, or discuss cultural and specialized clinical programs.
Kingsway Arms Nursing Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Schenectady, NY. Skilled nursing has licensed nurses on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering; independent living supports private living without daily care, home care supports a person in their own home, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, with services extending from independent living through skilled nursing and memory care. Kingsway Arms Nursing Center has 160 beds, so it accommodates a larger resident population than a smaller home. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident.
Residents can choose among nine dining settings, including Monarch Dining Room, Kingsway Village Café, and Gatherings Bistro, with options ranging from casual to gourmet and chef prepared dining. A salon and spa provides salon services within the community, and rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of the care available. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for services. A Walk Score of 35 places the community in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, and transportation is available for local medical appointments and shopping.
Fairview Rehab and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Queens, NY, offering skilled nursing and palliative care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care supports comfort focused needs. The combination may suit a resident whose medical needs require skilled nursing while comfort remains part of the care plan.
Located in the Forest Hills neighborhood, Fairview Rehab and Nursing Home has 200 beds, accommodating more residents and staff and supporting more programming than a smaller community. All available beds are occupied, with 100% occupancy. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, giving residents access to these therapies within their care services. Named clinical programs include cardiac rehabilitation, COPD care, diabetes management, infectious disease care, IV therapy, total parenteral nutrition, renal failure care, and respiratory care.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the aggregate daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Fairview Nursing Care Center operates the community.
Overview of Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and palliative care in Brooklyn, NY. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The combination of nursing, comfort focused support, and rehabilitation may suit a resident who needs ongoing clinical care while recovering or receiving palliative support.
With 305 beds, this is a larger setting. It has more residents and staff, and usually more programming, than a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare may apply to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay is an out of pocket option. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, short term rehabilitation, and cardiac rehabilitation provide several therapy services through the center, while the beauty parlor and barber shop support on site grooming. Religious services for all denominations provide worship opportunities across faith traditions, transportation is available, and Sea Crest Acquisition 1 operates the community.
Overview of King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is where quality care and luxurious accommodations meet. This state-of-the-art facility is not only cutting-edge but also exudes elegance and sophistication. One of the standout features of this home is its sun-drenched, expansive layout, which creates an airy and open atmosphere for its residents. The medical staff is made up of specialists, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and recreational staff, all committed to providing five-star quality care to their patients.
The facility has short-term and long-term care options, including skilled nursing and memory care. Additionally, they specialize in cardiac, orthopedic, and neurological rehabilitation, and even incorporate robotics and technology into their treatment plans. For those who require bilingual assistance, King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation also has both English and Chinese-speaking staff. What’s more, they have a personal concierge, housekeeping, and laundry services, a salon, a fitness center, and internet access for all residents. Overall, King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation feels more like a peaceful retreat than a healthcare facility.
Overview of Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Daughters of Sarah is a tightly-knit nursing home that aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors. The community understands that aging can be daunting, much more so with a disability or condition. The not-for-profit health center offers exceptional care delivered by its patient-friendly staff, which is an approach to providing the best care possible for its residents. The Daughters of Sarah make it a point to promote independence and individuality in a nurturing environment.
The team of dedicated professionals gives residents full attention and comprehensive services, such as stimulating activities, specialized programs, ADLs, and therapy services.
Overview of Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, adult day care, and home care services in Brooklyn, including the Canarsie neighborhood. Skilled nursing gives residents access to nursing care for complex or ongoing health needs, while adult day care and home care support people who do not live in the center.
The range of services may suit a family seeking nursing, rehabilitation, or care delivered in a home or day setting. With 270 beds, the center is a larger community with more residents and staff, and its programming is structured for a larger setting.
Rehabilitation services are available, and the facility has a Dialysis Center, so dialysis care can take place at the center rather than requiring a separate dialysis location. Its Certified Home Health Agency and Licensed Home Care Services extend support to people receiving care at home.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and resources. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident, and FSNR SNF operates the center.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in New York State. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New York State. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in New York State. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in New York State
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York State?
Assisted living in New York State is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does New York State Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — New York State Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 455 nursing homes in New York State. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in New York State?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New York State, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in New York State?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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