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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 Table AL (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. 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.
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.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Freeport (Town Of Hempstead)
100
Facility 100
NY AVG 185
Rank #317 / 422
B+
99.0%
Facility 99.0%
NY AVG 91.6%
Rank #21 / 378
+8%
2.80
Facility 2.80
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #323 / 395
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +71%-22%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #1 / 397
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #278 / 397
8.0
Facility 8.0
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #367 / 397
-99-
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 64
Rank #139 / 450
South Shore Rehabilitation, LLC (For Profit)
$19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $28.8M
Rank #232 / 382
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.0M
Rank #238 / 382
51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.5%
Rank #194 / 381
335156
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Huntington Station
195
Facility 195
NY AVG 185
Rank #181 / 422
B-
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
NY AVG 91.6%
Rank #218 / 378
+2%
3.53
Facility 3.53
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #140 / 395
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +52%-1%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #1 / 397
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #341 / 397
7.8
Facility 7.8
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #365 / 397
-183-
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 64
Rank #206 / 450
S&L Birchwood, LLC (For Profit)
$30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $28.8M
Rank #143 / 382
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.0M
Rank #196 / 382
39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.5%
Rank #321 / 381
335067
Daleview Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Farmingdale
86
Facility 86
NY AVG 185
Rank #341 / 422
?
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
NY AVG 91.6%
Rank #34 / 378
+8%
2.97
Facility 2.97
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #277 / 395
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +26%-17%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #1 / 397
26
Facility 26
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #256 / 397
5.2
Facility 5.2
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #195 / 397
-85-
90
Facility 90
NY AVG 64
Rank #65 / 450
Mmr Care Corp (For Profit)
$22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $28.8M
Rank #208 / 382
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.0M
Rank #210 / 382
51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.5%
Rank #191 / 381
335161
Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
Corning
120? 95.8% +5%3.25 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -52%-9%$0113.7-115--Pavilion Operations, LLC (For Profit)$16.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/202337.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335330
Far Rockaway Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
Far Rockaway
100? 96.9% +6%2.98 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -60%-17%$0258.3-97--Rockaway Operations Associates, LLC (For Profit)$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/202331.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335044
Highland Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
Jamaica
320? 97.3% +6%2.94 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -87%-18%$0134.3-311--Highland Care Center Inc (For Profit)$52.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023$22.2MFiscal year ending 12/202342.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335505
Woodside Manor Nursing Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
South Rochester
44? 93.2% +2%4.32 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -71%+21%$0147.0-41--Woodside Manor Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit)$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/202360.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335366
Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Gowanda
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 185
Rank #209 / 422
C
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
NY AVG 91.6%
Rank #218 / 378
+2%
3.96
Facility 3.96
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #71 / 395
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -9%+11%
$23.5k
Facility $23.5k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #332 / 397
15
Facility 15
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #148 / 397
3.8
Facility 3.8
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #138 / 397
2150-
60
Facility 60
NY AVG 64
Rank #280 / 450
Gornc Operating, LLC (For Profit)
$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $28.8M
Rank #285 / 382
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.0M
Rank #294 / 382
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.5%
Rank #202 / 381
335642
Orleans Community Health Medina Memorial Hospital ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
Medina
30? 96.7% +6%4.54 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -100%+27%$082.7-29--Orleans Community Health (Not For Profit)---335313
Regeis Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
Bronx
236? 92.5% +1%3.55 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -21%-1%$54.9k205.01218--Regeis Care Center, LLC (For Profit)$41.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023$21.9MFiscal year ending 12/202353%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335019

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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.

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Overview of Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center

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.

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Overview of Daleview Care Center

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.

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Overview of Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a nursing home in Corning, NY, with 120 beds. Its 96% occupancy means most beds are currently in use, while acceptance of Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay gives families those listed payment options for care.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time associated with each resident. Pets are allowed, so residents with pets may be able to keep them in the community. Pavilion Operations operates Corning Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

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Overview of Far Rockaway Center

Far Rockaway Center is a nursing home in Far Rockaway, NY, with 100 beds. Its 97% occupancy means nearly all of those beds are in use at a given time.

Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily care in a residential setting. Total nurse staffing is 2h 59m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. 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 the family pays directly. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the home. The nursing home may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support in a residential setting.

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Overview of Highland Care Center

Highland Care Center is a nursing home in Jamaica, NY, providing ongoing nursing support and help with daily care in a residential setting. With 320 beds, it has more residents, staff and programming than a smaller community, and may suit someone who needs nursing home care in a larger setting.

The starting price is $320 per day, giving families an initial figure for budgeting care. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, so eligible residents may use public benefits or pay privately for their stay. Private rooms and shared rooms are available, allowing a resident to have space alone or share with another person.

Pets are allowed, which supports residents who want to keep a pet as part of their living arrangement. Total nurse staffing is 2h 56m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Starting Price $320/Day

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Overview of Woodside Manor Nursing Home

Woodside Manor Nursing Home provides nursing home and assisted living care in Rochester, NY. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing oversight and daily assistance, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. With 44 beds, the smaller community may suit someone who prefers a setting with fewer residents.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. These give families documented payment options for care. Total nurse staffing is 4h 19m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Private and shared rooms are available. A resident can have a room alone or share their living space, depending on their preference. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Beauty shop and barber services support routine grooming. Pet therapy, art therapy, social and activity programs, and day trips offer structured ways to spend time. A wheelchair accessible bus supports participation in day trips for residents who use wheelchairs.

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Overview of Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Under one license in Gowanda, NY, Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center covers nursing home care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and palliative care. Licensed nursing stays on the floor through every hour, as the third of those care types demands. Hospice takes over once comfort is the whole aim. The fourth level runs alongside ongoing treatment of a serious illness, managing symptoms rather than aiming at recovery.

Recovery from illness, injury, or a procedure is what Short-Term Rehab and the wider Rehabilitation Services cover. Respite Care appears there too, for a short stay while the usual caregiver needs cover.

The licensed bed count comes to 160 beds. A resident’s day here carries 3 hours and 57 minutes of nursing time.

Three routes cover the bill. Medicare meets the cost for a brief skilled course after a hospital admission opens; Medicaid answers where savings run out before the stay ends; and private funds settle the rest.

Ongoing nursing, a short course of therapy, or comfort-focused care all fit. GORNC Operating, LLC operates the community.

Contact Gowanda Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Overview of Orleans Community Health Medina Memorial Hospital

Orleans Community Health Medina Memorial Hospital is a nursing home in Medina, NY, with licensed nursing care available on site around the clock. Its 30 beds create a smaller community, which may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Orleans Community Health operates the facility. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Contact Orleans Community Health Medina Memorial Hospital

Overview of Regeis Care Center

Regeis Care Center is a nursing home in Bronx, NY, providing residential nursing care for people who need ongoing support and supervision. It has 236 beds, which describes the home’s size but not how residents are accommodated day to day.

Occupancy is 93%, so most of the home’s beds are occupied at a given time. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing staff time assigned to each resident across a day. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover eligible long-term nursing home care, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in New York State at a glance

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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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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 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.