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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 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.
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
Waterville Residential Care Center provides skilled nursing care in a nursing home setting in Waterville, NY, with licensed nursing care available on site around the clock. The community has 92 beds and offers rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation for residents whose care includes time-limited recovery support.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment paths based on eligibility and personal resources; Waterville Residential Care Center may be a good fit for someone whose care plan includes skilled nursing alongside short-term rehabilitation.
Good Shepherd-Fairview Home offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Binghamton, NY. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Independent living provides a private living arrangement without daily care, and respite care supports short stays.
The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the community offers both daily living support and nursing care. Good Shepherd-Fairview Home has 67 beds and total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public-benefit payment routes or the option to pay directly, depending on eligibility and circumstances.
A beauty salon provides on-site grooming. Rehabilitation services allow therapy without arranging travel elsewhere, while scheduled shopping trips offer organized opportunities to shop. Ariel Smith is the director.
Overview of Central Queens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Two hundred beds, 198 of them filled. That’s the plainest fact about Central Queens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a skilled nursing facility sitting at 69-95 Queens Midtown Expressway in Maspeth, Queens County, and run by Midway Nursing Home, Inc. A 99 percent occupancy rate on a building this size isn’t a rounding error. It tells you the facility is operating at, or extremely close to, full capacity most of the time.
Walkability here is genuinely good: a Walk Score of 78 means most errands, from a pharmacy run to a coffee stop, don’t require a car. That matters more than it sounds like it should for families visiting often, since it changes how easy it is to build a routine around a loved one’s stay.
Clinically, the facility handles both ends of the nursing-home spectrum. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy cover the short-term rehab crowd, people recovering from surgery, a fall, or a hospital stay. Skilled nursing staff, on duty around the clock, cover the residents who need ongoing care instead of a temporary stay. The staffing breakdown adds texture: registered nurses log about 22 minutes per resident each day, licensed practical nurses about 32 minutes, and nurse aides just over two hours, adding up to roughly three hours of hands-on nursing time per resident daily.
Day-to-day life includes fully furnished rooms, private bathrooms, and a activity schedule that runs from arts and crafts to off-site trips, religious programming, and health education sessions. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which widens the door for families working through financing.
On the regulatory side, New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, is the agency that reviews this facility. Its inspection history shows a pattern where attention has clustered around emergency preparedness, documentation and care planning, and resident rights, the administrative backbone of a nursing home, rather than hands-on clinical failures.
What Central Queens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center adds up to is a large, consistently full facility built to move people through short-term rehab and hold others for longer nursing care, in a part of Queens where you can actually walk somewhere useful.
Overview of South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Freeport, NY offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while subacute services and long term care support residents recovering for a short time or needing ongoing care. South Shore Rehabilitation operates the community.
The home has 100 beds, with 99% occupancy, so nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 48 minutes per resident each day, which represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Respiratory and ventilator weaning, subacute care and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need specialized recovery or respiratory support.
Respite care provides a short stay. That can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, making the community potentially suitable for residents needing skilled nursing or families seeking temporary care. Full service dining accommodates therapeutic diets and individual preferences, so meals can reflect each resident’s dietary requirements.
A beauty and barber salon provides grooming services on site. The atrium, patio and outdoor grounds give residents indoor and outdoor common areas, while live musical events, Wii activities and holiday events offer scheduled opportunities to participate. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help eligible residents pay for a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is a nursing home in Huntington Station, NY, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support a resident who is recovering strength or function. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight along with rehabilitation services.
The center has 195 beds, placing residents in a larger community with more residents and staff. Total nurse staffing is 3h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, giving eligible residents payment options through those programs.
Residents receiving dialysis can access it on site rather than arranging transportation outside the community. Cardiac care and a respiratory therapist are also available for residents whose care needs include those services. S&L Birchwood operates the community.
Daleview Care Center operates out of Farmingdale, NY, with palliative care, respite care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care on the license. The two nursing levels are for people whose medical situation continues rather than resolves. Hospice care handles the last part of life.
Palliative care overlaps that without being the same thing, since comfort and symptom control can happen while treatment is still going on. Respite care fits into a short gap in somebody else’s schedule.
Someone might come for a limited recovery or for clinical care with no end date to it, and the license reaches both. Daleview has 86 beds, and each resident is served by 2 hours and 58 minutes of daily nursing.
Short-Term Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Services take the recovery work over a limited stay. Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care is a listed service for residents living with those conditions.
Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Counseling, Nutritional Management, and Pain Management are each named too. Together they cover condition-specific treatment, emotional support, nutrition, and symptom relief.
Emergency Care Access and Interpretation Services round it off, one for urgent need and one for anybody who does not speak English at home. MMR Care operates the center and payment comes through Medicaid, private funds, or Medicare.
Overview of Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
If you’re looking at Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, here’s what the numbers actually say. It’s a 160-bed nursing home on Miller Street in Gowanda, New York, run by GORNC Operating, LLC. The place offers nursing home care, hospice, palliative care, and skilled nursing, so it’s built for people who need real medical support, not just a place to live.
Right now 151 people call it home, which puts it at 94% full. Most residents stay around 105 days, so this isn’t a one-size-fits-all stay. Some people come for a few weeks of rehab after surgery or an illness. Others stay much longer because they need ongoing nursing care. The building offers rehab services, respite care, short-term rehab, a doctor on staff, and someone from the nursing team around the clock.
Two things stood out to me digging through this profile. First, there’s a Nurse Aide Training program right on-site, so staff can get state-certified without leaving the building. That matters because it means the facility is investing in growing its own trained aides instead of just hoping to hire experienced ones. Second, there’s an Active Resident Council. Residents actually meet regularly and have a real say in how things run, not just a suggestion box nobody checks.
On staffing, here’s the daily breakdown per resident: 29 minutes with an RN, 46 minutes with an LPN, and 2 hours and 2 minutes with a nurse aide. Add it up and that’s 4 hours and 9 minutes of nursing care every single day for each person living there.
Money-wise, Gowanda takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. About a quarter of new residents come in on Medicare, usually for short rehab stints around 27 days. Almost 60% pay privately, often for stays of a month or two. The rest come in on Medicaid, typically for long-term care that lasts closer to a year.
New York’s Department of Health inspects the facility as part of routine oversight, and past inspections have touched on fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and how hazardous materials get handled. That’s pretty standard territory for what state inspectors look at in nursing homes generally.
Gowanda is a working nursing facility juggling both short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, with structured programs like resident governance and in-house aide training that go a little beyond the basics.
King Harbor, nestled in New York, is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that provides a graceful living for its residents. The nursing home designed all-inclusive accommodations for all living options; the dedicated team of professionals supports individual goals, ensuring that seniors can achieve them. King Harbor enriches the lifestyle of each senior, so much so that it contributes to a high success rate for recovery.
The goal of King Harbor is to provide security, support, and calmness found in amenities and services. The mutlicare center is fully equipped with technology that makes recovery faster— rehabilitative services, an in-house team of nurse practitioners and physicians, therapeutic programs, and memory care services; services include recreational and educational activities, specialized programs, social work, medication management, feeding, and mobility assistance.
Overview of Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Palm Gardens Center has been providing specialized care to patients since 1970. The facility is staffed by a team of professionals who are dedicated to providing top-notch post-hospital care. They are equipped with state-of-the-art subacute rehabilitation facilities and boast the largest certified ventilator units in Brooklyn. Additionally, Palm Gardens Center houses a dialysis center to cater to the unique needs of their patients.
When it comes to providing elevated service to its patients, the facility never falls short. The security system is top-notch, ensuring the safety of all seniors 24/7. The center also provides ample recreational opportunities for residents to engage in activities that promote wellness and recovery. Moreover, the airy lounges and private and semi-private rooms create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation that is essential for healing and serenity.
Overview of Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while short-term rehabilitation supports recovery and long-term care supports ongoing nursing needs; Respite care provides a temporary stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.
The home has 504 beds, with 97% occupied, and total nurse staffing of 3h 14m per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing staff time is allocated to each resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to fund care depending on eligibility and resources.
Rehabilitation services include the named RehabStrong™ program, while the Nutrition Program and registered dietician oversight support meal planning for residents with special dietary needs. Video call support helps families communicate remotely, and pets are allowed so a resident may keep a pet at the community. Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is operated by Boro Park Operating Co, with Nachman Feig as director. The combination of short-term rehabilitation and respite care may suit a resident who needs recovery support or a family that needs temporary care while its usual caregiver travels or recovers.
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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