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Our editorial team analyzed 462 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 TableNH (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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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 462 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Overview of Salem Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Receive the highest quality of care with Salem Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare, a distinguished community set in the serene setting of Purdys, NY, offering long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, and nursing services. Prioritizing residents’ well-being, the community provides exceptional care and assistance tailored to their needs to ensure comfort and safety. As a Medicare-certified community, residents experience the highest quality of care while staying on a budget.
Residents are not only well-cared for but are also happy and socially engaged, with the community’s variety of fun recreational activities and entertainment options. To keep residents healthy, meals are carefully curated by dietitians to meet dietary needs and preferences. Pain management, respite care, and social work services are also available to ensure a maintenance-free living. The community is ideal for those looking to recover from a condition and receive supplementary care to enhance their living conditions, especially with its comprehensive care and extensive amenities.
Overview of Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Located on Park Avenue in Huntington, New York, Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility. The 315-bed home is operated by Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, under the ownership of Lisa Banger. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families flexibility in how to cover skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.
The facility has an occupancy rate of 89%. The population is a mix of post-acute rehabilitation residents and those needing ongoing nursing care.
The center focuses on comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services. It provides 24-hour skilled nursing care along with specialized programs in cardiac rehabilitation, dialysis, respiratory care, speech pathology, pain management, and palliative and hospice care.
Additional services include enteral nutrition therapy, medical oversight, and social work support for residents and families. Having these services on site allows many healthcare needs to be managed without outside appointments. Residents stay an average of 107 days, reflecting a mix of short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care.
Daily nurse staffing averages about 2 hours and 55 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide hands-on care and clinical support throughout the day and evening. Huntington has a Walk Score of 91, making the area highly walkable for visiting family members. Many nearby destinations can be reached on foot.
The facility has a variety of amenities that support comfort and engagement. Services include a beauty parlor and barber shop, outdoor courtyard, therapeutic recreation programs, religious services for all denominations, entertainment programs, community outings, and pet visitation to residents. The dining program is overseen by a culinary team that customizes meals to meet individual dietary needs and preferences, allowing residents to maintain familiar eating habits during their stay.
Concerns raised from state inspections include staffing levels, infection control, care documentation, and health and safety compliance. Families touring the facility should inquire about how these areas are monitored and improved as part of daily operations.
Overview of Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 216 bed nursing home in Dunkirk, NY offering memory care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Memory care may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of oversight.
Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. On site dialysis means residents who require dialysis can receive it without arranging transportation to another location. Cardiac management is also available, and Esteem Salons provides beautician and barber services five days a week for on site grooming.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use public coverage or pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently; Dunkirk Operating operates the community.
Located in Forest Hills, NY, Forest Hills Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive ongoing clinical support from licensed nurses on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing. The community also provides specialized care for those with memory-related conditions. Palliative care also provides comfort for those with serious illness.
The home has 100 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Occupancy is at 90%, with an average length of stay of 96 days. Moreover, short-term rehabilitation is available for temporary rehabilitative care.
A large patio gives residents outdoor space, while the on-site hair salon provides salon services within the community. As a certified kosher community, the center can accommodate residents who follow kosher dietary requirements. Furthermore, activities are designed to support cognitive, social, and emotional engagement, with options tailored to individual preferences.
A Walk Score of 94 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, suggesting that daily errands do not require a car. This also allows a resident who no longer drives to handle errands independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving eligible families public coverage routes, as well as the option to pay directly.
Sprain Brook Manor Rehab has served Scarsdale, New York, since 1972, delivering nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite services. Structured recovery programs take place in a modern rehabilitation gym on-site, assisting individuals recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and cardiopulmonary or neurological conditions. Dedicated memory care units offer structured supervision tailored to residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Housing options at this 121-bed center include private and semi-private rooms under the leadership of director Ben Kahan. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident. Dietary offerings accommodate kosher, vegetarian, and vegan meal plans, while campus life features fitness classes, visiting entertainers, and holiday celebrations.
Interested residents and their families can reach out to Sprain Brook Manor Rehab to tour the facility, verify room availability, or review payment options including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Lake Katrine, NY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing medical support, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The center may be a good fit for someone whose care needs may extend from short-term rehabilitation to ongoing nursing or memory care.
The center has 258 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2h 35m per resident per day. That figure represents the amount of nursing time assigned to each resident across a day. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support recovery within the center, while the Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Intergenerational Program provide additional named programs for residents.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to fund care. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help eligible residents with longer-term care costs. Kingston NH Operation operates the center, and Mackenzie Ferrendino is the director. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.
Overview of Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
SKY View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 192-bed nursing home in Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County. It is located at 1280 Albany Post Road. Because it has a low Walk Score of 41, you should plan to use a car if you visit often. Driving is the most common way to reach this facility.
Right now, 175 beds are in use, which means 91 percent of the rooms are full. Most people stay for about 112 days. This length of time shows that patients often need more recovery than a short hospital stay but less than permanent care. The center focuses on healing wounds and helping people move better after bone surgery.
Each person living there gets about 2 hours and 50 minutes of nursing care every day. In this time, registered nurses help for 33 minutes, and LPNs help for 45 minutes. Nurse aides provide the most care, spending 1 hour and 51 minutes with each resident during the day to help them with their needs.
The New York Department of Health checks this building to make sure it is safe. When they visit, they look at how the home keeps records and if the food and cleaning are good. These inspections help ensure the facility follows rules for health and safety to protect every person who stays there.
SKY View takes private money, Medicare, and Medicaid. It is not common for nearby homes to take all three. This helps families find a way to pay for long-term stays. The center is a good choice for people who need nursing help for a few months after leaving the hospital, especially if they are healing from surgery.
Overview of Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Port Washington, NY offering memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock. Memory care offers a dedicated setting with supervision for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care provides short term stays for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.
The home has 180 beds, creating a larger community with more residents, staff, and programming. Private and semi private rooms allow for either individual or shared living arrangements. The community may be a good fit for someone whose needs include dementia care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or temporary respite support.
Short term rehabilitation takes place in a modern rehab gym within the community. Residents can receive rehabilitation services without leaving the home for those sessions. Programs include respiratory care, amputee rehabilitation, neuro rehabilitation, and certified cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, giving residents with these specialized needs access to corresponding services at the facility. Therapeutic diets and personalized diet plans address prescribed dietary needs.
A Walk Score of 46 places the area in the car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those errands. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. AGMA operates the community, and Isaac Sabo is the director.
Overview of Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
In Niskayuna, NY, Pathways Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is licensed for respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Both nursing levels are aimed at residents whose medical needs are complicated. Respite care is the shortest thing on that list, a stay measured against a date rather than against a recovery.
Pediatric Care and a Traumatic Brain Injury Program are both named here, beside rehabilitation services. Children and adults relearning daily function after a brain injury are two very different populations to hold under one roof.
Complex care or a short respite stay are the two reasons a family lands here. Beds number 110, and nursing time per resident comes in at 2 hours and 2 minutes a day.
Medicare and Medicaid both turn on eligibility, one paying for skilled care for a limited period after a hospital discharge and the other helping residents who qualify. Private pay turns on nothing, because the resident or the family simply pays. Niskayuna Operating Company operates the center.
Overview of Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Salamanca, NY, offering hospice, palliative, respite, and skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care provides a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief.
Short term rehabilitation and postacute care are available for people recovering after an illness or hospital stay, so rehabilitation services can be provided during that recovery. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, and a doctor on staff provides physician care through the center.
The center has 120 beds and is operated by SARNC Operating. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of recorded nursing time is assigned to each resident daily. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The combination of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care may be a good fit for someone recovering after a hospital stay or for a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.
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 462 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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