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Our editorial team analyzed 457 nursing homes in NY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NY
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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.
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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: 55.8% 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.
$13.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$10.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
75.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Overview of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a top-rated nursing home in West Babylon, NY, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with a nurturing and welcoming environment. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and transportation, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a holistic approach to care, residents receive the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.
Art classes, outings, and exercise programs ensure residents can explore hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also focus on their wellness with luxurious amenities, including the beauty parlor, barber shop, and the spacious courtyard. With restaurants, shops, a pharmacy, and public transportation in the area, residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home is best recognized for its high-quality care, making it a great choice for senior living in New York.
Overview of Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center can be distinguished with its refreshing approach to senior care, offering healthcare facilities designed to enhance the lives of its residents. Their dedicated team provides acute comfort and well-being improvement, making them a reliable choice for seniors and their families. The center excels in both short-term and long-term rehabilitation care, including specialized services such as subacute care, individualized therapies, respiratory care, and wound care. They also go the extra mile, offering a comprehensive range of services including hospice care, respite care, infusion therapy, and more.
Here, seniors can rest assured in the hands of a close-knit team of genuine, experienced healthcare professionals. Their expertise ensures a hassle-free aging journey, especially concerning health concerns. Located in the heart of Rockaway, New York, Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides top-notch care tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident, fostering a supportive environment where seniors can thrive.
Located at 120 W 106th St in Manhattan, The New Jewish Home is a 514-bed nonprofit facility operated by Jewish Home Lifecare, Manhattan. The high-rise community offers independent and skilled nursing care, with specialized programming in orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, and post-acute care.
Staff provides 3 hours 32 minutes of nursing care per resident per day. Nursing hours are 3 hours 32 minutes per resident per day, with weekend RN coverage 14% above state average, though weekday LPN hours run 26% below state norms.
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, serving 406 residents with an average length of stay of 167 days. Occupancy sits at 79%, below New York’s state average.
The New Jewish Home, Manhattan’s walk score of 93 means daily errands require no car.
The regulatory record reveals serious and recurring deficiencies. Since 2019, 14 inspections yielded 32 citations which is 146% more than the state average; that, alongside 517 complaints, which is 554% above typical.
A March 2024 complaint investigation substantiated abuse and neglect: staff left one resident on the floor unclothed for 35 minutes and physically restrained another resident, leaving them naked in the dining room for over two hours, with multiple staff named in findings. November 2024 inspections documented deficiencies in abuse reporting, resident rights compliance, and physical restraint use; corrections were completed by January 2025.
The facility incurred two federal penalties totaling $135,000.
Complaint investigations reached 22; recurring themes involve resident safety, abuse and neglect reporting, infection control failures, medication management errors, and environmental hazards.
Financial strain is evident: the facility reported an operating deficit of $15.2 million in the most recent fiscal year.
Twenty-one lawsuits are on record, with eight currently active; the most recent was filed in 2025.
This large Manhattan community serves residents seeking skilled nursing care and rehabilitation in an accessible urban setting, with staffing and operational capacity supporting longer-term stays.
Overview of Springvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, Springvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a warm and inviting home for seniors. Its close proximity to local hospitals and conveniences makes it an ideal choice for families seeking top-notch senior care. Renowned as a leading senior care provider in the area, Springdale has undergone extensive renovations, transforming it into an elegant and modern community. The home stands out for its exceptional services, offering top-quality short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and respite stays.
Families trust Springdale because of its swift responses and comprehensive care services, including specialized areas like cardiac care, memory care, hospice care, orthopedic rehab, and more. The facility’s dining experiences are truly remarkable, adding a touch of culinary delight to residents’ everyday lives. Additionally, the center provides essential support services and a diverse array of social and recreational activities, making it a vibrant and engaging community for its residents.
Brookhaven Health Care Facility is a leading community in East Patchogue, NY, providing short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and hospice care. Their outstanding team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist residents with their most basic needs to complex care requirements. Residents recovering from an injury or hospitalization are provided with state-of-the-art rehab programs that utilize the latest research to guarantee excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
Dedicated to creating a home-like and vibrant living environment for its residents, the community offers an array of exciting activities to keep residents connected and active. Mealtimes are always nourishing with fresh and delicious meals served three times a day with accommodations for special diets. At Brookhaven Health Care Facility, residents are provided with all the amenities and services they need to maintain their maximum potential and live fully.
Park Avenue Extended Care Facility is a nursing home in Long Beach, Nassau County, with 240 beds. Park Avenue Operating Co., LLC operates it under the ownership of Teresa Pocchia. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
The facility’s occupancy is 97%, and the average length of stay is 136 days; the community runs at strong capacity and serves a mix of post-acute rehab patients and longer-term residents. The facility is in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 88. It’s accessible on foot for many daily errands and nearby services.
The community is strongly rehabilitation-centered. Park Avenue offers short-term rehab, specialized neuro stroke care, cardiac rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, and traditional therapy services. The facility also provides palliative and comfort care, Alzheimer’s and dementia programs, wound care, IV therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This creates a broad spectrum of clinical options for residents with complex post-acute and ongoing care needs. With these capabilities, the facility is a great choice for families seeking structured rehabilitation following hospitalization, stroke, or other acute events.
The facility’s staffing is substantial, with total nurse staffing averaging 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day. This includes registered nurse coverage of 26 minutes per day, nurse aide support of 2 hours, and licensed practical nurses contributing 44 minutes daily. The doctor on staff provides medical oversight, and the facility can provide continuous care coverage through its 24-hour staffing. The facility’s professionally trained culinary team prepares healthy and nutritious meals for residents.
State inspectors reviewed areas of clinical supervision and safety system maintenance. Recent surveys found deficiencies in patient care, nutrition, and pharmacy management, but these were promptly corrected. Families evaluating the facility can take a tour and ask how it maintains physician oversight and life-safety systems in its day-to-day operations.
Long Beach neighborhood offers good walkability. It’s near Long Island Jewish Medical Center, which is an important resource for families and visiting clinicians. Its strong rehabilitation infrastructure, continuous staffing model, and broad clinical programming make it an ideal full-service skilled nursing option for Nassau County residents.
Overview of Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Operated by Otsego SNF Operations Associates LLC, Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 174-bed skilled nursing home in Cooperstown, New York. It’s situated on Phoenix Mills Cross Road in a highly walkable neighborhood where most essentials are within a short walk. Under Otsego Kr Holding LLC’s ownership, it welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to give families multiple pathways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled care.
The facility upholds strong occupancy at 97 percent, averaging a stay duration of 134 days, reflecting its focus on post-acute rehabilitation for occupants convalescing from surgery, stroke, or hospital stays. Clinically, the community emphasizes rehabilitation through its RehabStrong™ program and maintains a dedicated nutrition program alongside its core services. The home staffs a doctor on-site and operates all day with consistent nursing presence: total nursing care averages 3 hours 41 minutes per resident daily, anchored by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. The really walkable location with a Walk Score of 70 makes it easy for visiting family members to navigate the neighborhood and access nearby services.
The New York Department of Health’s state inspections have touched on food sanitation, medication labeling, fire safety, abuse reporting protocols, and nursing staff qualifications. Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing addressed all identified items in the timelines specified by regulators.
To know how daily operations ensure food safety, proper medication handling, and staffing competency across shifts, families touring the home can speak directly with leadership. The center’s emphasis on rehabilitation and its structured staffing model make it a grounded choice for families needing skilled nursing care with a robust post-acute focus.
Elderwood at Hamburg is a skilled nursing facility in Hamburg, in Erie County, New York. It is operated by 5775 Maelou Drive Operating Company, LLC. The community is in a very walkable neighborhood, with a walkability score of 79 out of 100. It’s convenient for families and visitors to reach on foot. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving residents and families flexibility to manage care costs.
The facility focused on rehabilitation and short-term post-acute care. Residents stay an average of 99 days. It offers subacute rehabilitation, oncology care, and palliative care. Adult day services program is also available for community members who benefit from structured programming while living at home. The community has an occupancy rate of 81%, with 166 beds available across the campus.
Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 9 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses work in coordinated shifts. That level of hands-on support enables the facility to monitor and respond to residents’ medical and personal care needs. The home has a bright, spacious rehabilitation gym equipped with modern exercise equipment for residents moving toward recovery and independence.
Facility inspections have identified specific areas for attention. These include resident care practices and safety protocols. However, the facility refined these practices to meet regulatory standards.
Residents at Elderwood can participate in lively social activities. They have a home-like atmosphere with well-decorated common spaces. Housekeeping and laundry service are provided daily, and there’s WiFi throughout the campus to keep residents and families connected. Residents dine in a pleasant setting at every meal, with attention to their comfort and enjoyment.
Overview of Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Little Falls, New York isn’t a big town, and Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center fits right into that scale: an 80-bed nursing home on East Monroe Street, walkable enough (Walk Score 77) that most errands don’t require a car. If you’re the kind of person who visits a parent and then wants to grab coffee or stretch your legs afterward, that matters more than people expect.
Right now the building is running at 93% occupancy, 74 of its 80 beds full. On-site rehabilitation services mean someone recovering from a fall, a surgery, or an illness doesn’t have to get shuttled somewhere else for therapy; it happens where they already live.
Residents get about 4 hours and 37 minutes of total nursing care per day, on average. Break that down and you’ve got 30 minutes from an RN, another 30 from an LPN, and 1 hour 44 minutes from nurse aides. Numbers like that tell you more about day-to-day life inside a building than almost anything else on a brochure.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so families aren’t boxed into one payment path before they’ve even toured the place. As for how the state sees it: inspections here have tended to land on the usual suspects for nursing homes: infection control, fire safety, care documentation, food service, resident rights, and general upkeep.
What you’re looking at is a fully occupied, actively staffed nursing home built for residents who need both rehab support and consistent nursing care, sitting in a neighborhood that doesn’t make visiting a chore.
Overview of Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 105-bed nursing home that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite services through its structured RehabStrong™ program. Admissions focus heavily on post-acute recovery, with Medicare and private-pay clients making up 90% of new arrivals and averaging stays of one to two months. The building operates with an active resident council and a state-approved nurse aide training program. Business operations indicate highly stable community demand, with the facility running at a 96% occupancy rate, which sits comfortably above the New York state baseline.
Oversight profiles from state regulators highlight a substantial investment in specialized physical therapy services, which rank 43% above state norms. However, general daily personnel coverage tracks below average, with direct nursing times averaging 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident each day and weekend nursing lines dropping 27% below the state benchmark. The facility holds a clean enforcement history with zero federal financial penalties over the past three years. Routine licensing inspections show that the property compiled an annual average of 7.3 deficiencies over three years, which sits 43% above the state average.
The latest standard evaluation in May 2024 flagged moderate infractions regarding general quality of care and building life safety systems, matching historical administrative marks for infection control, staffing records, and electrical maintenance, all of which the operator corrected by July 2024.
Prospective representatives researching regional skilled nursing placements or short-term therapy options can review these government tracking logs to evaluate the provider’s operational baseline. Since the official documentation records near-capacity occupancy and top-tier physical therapy hours alongside below-average weekend nursing coverage and elevated historical deficiency rates, the paperwork details a highly utilized environment geared toward post-acute rehab.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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 457 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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