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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 TableNH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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.
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 Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Situated in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Seagate Rehabilitation & Nursing Center presents a dedicated team of professionals that can deliver unparalleled short and long-term rehabilitative and skilled nursing services, focusing on the comprehensive well-being of residents. Families can place their trust in this reliable team, ensuring their loved ones receive the highest standard of care. With round-the-clock nursing home care, a remarkable staff-to-resident ratio, and award-winning healthcare, the facility stands out for its commitment to excellence.
Specializing in restorative care for short-term rehabilitation, they help seniors regain their optimal functional condition. Additionally, their long-term skilled nursing care provides a high-quality residential living experience, instilling a sense of ease in every resident. The facility also boasts enticing amenities, including an outdoor patio overlooking the boardwalk, ocean views, a computer lounge, and secure premises with guest parking. Cultural events, religious services, pastoral care, and more enrich the residents’ lives. Seagate Rehabilitation & Nursing Center also accepts a variety of insurances, ensuring their services are accessible to those in need.
Overview of Mosholu Parkway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Mosholu Parkway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in the Bronx, New York. It opened in 1958 and has 122 beds, with payment accepted through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are available on site around the clock, while rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents receiving care.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Mosholu Parkway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone who needs licensed nursing care and rehabilitation in one setting.
Residents choose meals from a daily menu while consulting with a certified dietician, then dine with restaurant style service in the atrium dining room. Therapeutic recreation and food and nutrition programs are also available.
Overview of Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is an exceptional nursing home in Mount Vernon, NY, that focuses on rehabilitation and long-term care. Providing a home away from home for over 35 years, the community is ideal for older adults’ comfort and healing, especially with its well-lit and ventilated spaces. Chef-prepared meals, daily activities, and wellness programs are also offered, so residents have a maintenance-free living. With personalized care plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost care for their individual needs.
Social gatherings, fitness activities, and plenty of educational programs provide residents with more opportunities to learn and live actively. The community also features restaurant-style dining, bedside phones, and cozy lounges. Public transportation and hospitals are also located nearby, ensuring residents’ convenience. Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is a good choice for retirement in New York, especially with its high-quality services and extensive amenities.
Overview of North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Massena, NY, providing skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, and rehabilitation includes physical and occupational therapy, so the setting may suit someone who needs nursing care alongside therapy. The community opened in 2000 and has 140 beds.
Highland Nursing Home operates the community. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay: Medicaid may help cover eligible long term nursing care, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence; private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Programs include nursing rehabilitation, nutrition and exercise, wellness planning, dental services, social services, and individual and family counseling. Residents can receive therapy, take part in health focused activities, and access counseling within the community. Beauty and barber services provide on site grooming, while the Resident Council gives residents a forum for participation in community matters.
Overview of Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Four hours and 25 minutes of nursing time attaches to each resident daily at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, spread across the census rather than reserved for one room. The Delhi, New York, home licenses 176 beds and had 160 of them occupied at the last count, with skilled nursing available at every hour.
Nursing home care carries residents whose clinical oversight and daily help have become one continuous need. Rehabilitation services cover the other kind of stay: a replaced hip comes with a defined course of therapy, and those weeks pass somewhere with staff in reach rather than at the top of a staircase.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all open a route, whether the care is covered or privately funded. DRNC Operating runs the community.
Overview of Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Schenectady, NY, offers skilled nursing and nursing home care. Unbroken licensed nursing coverage is what the skilled nursing designation requires, so it describes the license as much as the staffing. Short-term rehabilitation and respite care are on the service list next to that.
That means one address answers a recovery and a short covered stay. Rehabilitation is named by condition here. Cardiac care, pain management, stroke care, and orthopedic care are each listed.
Short stays are what respite care is booked for, and the person it is really arranged for is usually the one going home at the end of it. Two hundred and forty beds are licensed here.
Nursing divides out to 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident each day. Private pay, Medicaid, and Medicare are the payment routes. CLR Schenectady operates the home.
Overview of The Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
The Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Glens Falls, New York, delivers skilled nursing, general long-term care, hospice support, palliative care, and respite stays. Clinical programs include rehabilitation services alongside daily recreational activities and spiritual programming. Short-term respite admissions offer temporary housing to relief-seeking family caregivers, while palliative and hospice programs prioritize comfort for those managing severe illnesses.
Director Chris Alexander and operator Glens Falls Crossings oversee this 120-bed center, which maintains a 97% occupancy rate. Nursing personnel average 2 hours and 53 minutes of direct daily care for each resident. Medical services are coordinated internally through visiting primary care providers and medical specialists. Accepted funding sources include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Families seeking short-term care or long-term residential options can contact The Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation to verify bed availability or arrange a facility visit.
Elderwood at Williamsville provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care and skilled nursing in Williamsville, NY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort, and respite care gives a family caregiver a short-term stay when they need to travel or recover.
Residents can choose private or semi-private rooms, either having a room to themselves or sharing with a companion. Rehabilitation takes place in an on-site gym, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Spacious patios surrounded by gardens provide outdoor areas to use.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 14m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available per resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment methods, including Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay and Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay. Thomas Meehan serves as director, and the community is operated by 200 Bassett Road Operating Company, LL. An 81 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Overview of The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Valhalla, NY, along with respite care. Licensed nursing is available on site around the clock, while respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.
The home has 160 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nurse time allocated to each resident, which helps families understand the staffing time associated with routine care.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly. HHH Acquistion operates the facility, which may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a family seeking a short respite stay.
Sunnyside Care Center, in East Syracuse, NY, carries nursing home care and skilled nursing. Nurses hold the building at all hours, licences current. Short-term rehabilitation backs a resident through a temporary recovery stay, and the therapy happens within the community rather than elsewhere.
Residential nursing care handles a person whose need for support keeps going. Either way, rehabilitation or continuing skilled care is the reason to be here, and there are 80 beds.
Nurse staffing time assigned to each resident is 4 hours and 2 minutes a day. Payment runs through Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds. Medicare reaches a skilled recovery period after a hospital stay, and Medicaid helps a qualifying resident whose savings will not stretch across a long one.
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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