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Our editorial team analyzed 521 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.
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.
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.
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: 55.5% 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.
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$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.
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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 521 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Overview of Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Steuben Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in Bath, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Respite care and short term rehabilitation are also available, giving a resident a temporary place to stay while recovering or while their usual caregiver travels or recovers.
The center has 105 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and a doctor is on staff to provide physician care at the center.
Meals are planned by a registered dietician and accommodate most therapeutic dietary needs. Residents with those needs can receive meals planned around them. Pets are allowed, which may help residents continue having companionship from an animal.
Ernest Chigama is the director, and Steuben Operations Associates operates the center.
Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing services in Poughkeepsie, NY. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay, which can help when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community has 160 beds, placing it among larger care settings with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options or the ability to pay directly; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Families considering placement for someone who needs ongoing nursing support, secured memory care, or a brief respite stay may find these options relevant.
On site physical, occupational, and speech therapies allow residents to receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation, while physician services support medical care at the community. Beauty salon and barber services let residents receive grooming services on site. A Walk Score of 90 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Overview of Ross Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ross Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Brentwood, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing support in a residential setting. Short-term rehabilitation and pre and post operative care may make Ross Center a good fit for someone recovering after hospitalization or surgery and needing nursing support during recovery.
The community has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 9m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Ross Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families the option to use public coverage or pay directly according to their circumstances.
Physical, occupational and speech therapies support residents with movement, daily activities and communication, while hemodialysis gives residents access to dialysis services through the community’s specialized programs. Therapeutic recreation, family counseling and support groups, and end of life and comfort services address activity engagement, family support and comfort focused care, while the on site beauty parlor and barber shop provide grooming services within the community. Ross Opco operates Ross Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Overview of Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, memory care, and palliative care in Kingston, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.
Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, and palliative care focuses on comfort. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs continuous nursing, dementia supervision, or comfort focused support.
Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 280 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Short term rehabilitation supports recovery during a temporary stay, while respite care suits a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Long term living supports a resident who needs to remain in a nursing setting rather than use the community only for rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation services include occupational, physical, and respiratory therapy, with programs for post surgery recovery, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and amputee aftercare. A diabetes program and cardiac care provide condition specific support for residents managing those diagnoses.
The area has a very walkable Walk Score of 80, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 55 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Mo Goldstein serves as director, and Golden Hill Planning operates the community.
Hospice and palliative care run alongside one another at Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, with its nursing home and skilled nursing work in Ghent, NY. Palliative care manages pain and symptoms during treatment, and hospice care takes over once comfort at the end of life becomes the goal and priority.
A licensed nurse works every hour, so a call bell for aid in the middle of the night reaches the building rather than an outside phone line. Rehabilitation is handled here too. Someone who spent weeks in a hospital bed comes out with legs that no longer work the way they used to.
The center holds 120 beds, and one resident’s care draws 4 hours and 16 minutes of nursing a day. That is an average spread across everyone.
GRNC operating runs the place. Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds are all accepted here. The fit looks best for two types of people: someone rebuilding after a medical event, and someone needing comfort through a serious illness.
Overview of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in West Babylon, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people living with serious illness or nearing the end of life. The combination may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing care and whose needs include hospice or palliative support.
With 300 beds, the home has more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller community. Residents can choose private or semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident a room of their own, while a semi-private room is shared. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered care or residence costs. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.
On one license in Ithaca, NY, Kendal at Ithaca offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing.
Community services without daily care behind them are what independent living means here. Assisted living adds daily care to help with dressing, bathing, and medication management to what independent living provides. Skilled nursing is the level at which the care needs a nurse’s credential.
Moving up a level here does not mean moving away, which is what four care levels on one license allow. With 36 beds, this is a small community, and in one that size, nobody stays a stranger.
Room types run to Cottages, Apartments, Studio, One-Bedroom, and One-Bedroom with Den. A studio is one living space, and the larger layouts suit a couple or a resident wanting more space. Pets are allowed, with a Dog Park named among the amenities for residents who bring one.
A Workshop, Aviaries, Winemaking, and Tennis are all also on the amenity list. Walking Access to Retail and Transportation are named as well.
A time-limited recovery stay goes under Short-Term Rehab, and the service list carries Rehabilitation Services as well. Enhanced Assisted Living and Long-Term Nursing Care are here for anybody needing either. The walker’s paradise category applies at the area’s 91 Walk Score, so a resident who has stopped driving still gets around on foot.
Two payers only. Those are Medicare and private pay. Medicare is for those brief skilled stretches that come after a hospital discharge, and the family’s own money is what private pay draws from. Five hours and 23 minutes of nursing stands behind each resident every day.
Woodland Pond at New Paltz offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in New Paltz, NY. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a person age 62 or older whose needs may grow over time. Woodland Pond opened in 2009 and has 60 beds, and the community is operated by Woodland Pond.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care, including Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay and Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay. Total nurse staffing is 5h 47m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time per resident. A Walk Score of 89 / 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Dining options include gourmet dining, casual bistro selections, and private dining services, while special diets are available for residents with documented dietary needs. Rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. This may be a good fit for someone age 62 or older whose care needs could increase over time.
Overview of Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Hempstead, NY offering skilled nursing, adult day care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, adult day care offers daytime support, and respite care provides short-term stays. This combination may suit a household whose care needs change or whose usual caregiver needs temporary relief.
The center has 280 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Private and semi-private rooms are available. A private room is for one resident, while a semi-private room is shared by residents.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 1m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is operated by Nassau Operating Company. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care.
Rehabilitation and ortho rehab are available for residents working on recovery and mobility. Therapeutic recreation programs provide activities within the community, while a coffee bar offers a dedicated place for refreshments and social time. Chiropractic services are also available on site.
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.
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:3.0/ 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:2.8/ 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:2.7/ 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 521 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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