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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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
SNF
Bay Shore
84
Facility 84
NY AVG 192
Rank #360 / 429
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #313 / 388
-3%
2.95
Facility 2.95
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #302 / 399
C- +42%-18%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
13
Facility 13
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #109 / 402
2.2
Facility 2.2
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #24 / 402
174-
77
Facility 77
NY AVG 63
Rank #184 / 457
Sunrise Manor Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit)
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #341 / 387
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #315 / 387
64.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #84 / 386
335568
Elderwood at Waverly
NH
ADC
AL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Waverly
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 192
Rank #146 / 429
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #328 / 388
-5%
2.93
Facility 2.93
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #302 / 399
C- -30%-18%
$120.9k
Facility $120.9k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #377 / 402
26
Facility 26
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #306 / 402
4.3
Facility 4.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #181 / 402
2172-
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 63
Rank #346 / 457
37 North Chemung Operating Company, LLC (For Profit)
$21.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #219 / 387
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #164 / 387
68.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #55 / 386
335346
Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Gasport, LLC
NH
Gasport
83
Facility 83
NY AVG 192
Rank #365 / 429
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #170 / 388
+5%
3.29
Facility 3.29
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #191 / 399
C- -77%-8%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #301 / 402
12
Facility 12
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #91 / 402
2.4
Facility 2.4
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #33 / 402
179-
25
Facility 25
NY AVG 63
Rank #394 / 457
Absolut Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation At Gasport, LLC (For Profit)
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #357 / 387
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #362 / 387
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #213 / 386
335533
Menorah Park of Central New York
NH
ADC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Syracuse (Eastside)
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 192
Rank #267 / 429
--
3.68
Facility 3.68
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #115 / 399
? -35%+3%
$121.6k
Facility $121.6k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #378 / 402
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #381 / 402
7.0
Facility 7.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #346 / 402
2112-
48
Facility 48
NY AVG 63
Rank #322 / 457
Jewish Home Of Central New York Senior Apartments, Inc
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #287 / 387
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #201 / 387
79%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 79%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #26 / 386
335190
Brookhaven Care Center
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Brookhaven
182
Facility 182
NY AVG 192
Rank #199 / 429
--
2.58
Facility 2.58
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #372 / 399
? -32%-28%
$7.9k
Facility $7.9k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #297 / 402
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #190 / 402
4.3
Facility 4.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #181 / 402
2235-
5
Facility 5
NY AVG 63
Rank #443 / 457
Brookhaven Care Center LLC
$40.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $40.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #80 / 387
$17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #114 / 387
41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #305 / 386
335755
Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Utica
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 192
Rank #279 / 429
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #320 / 388
-4%
4.12
Facility 4.12
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #61 / 399
C- -13%+15%
$197.4k
Facility $197.4k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #394 / 402
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #370 / 402
6.3
Facility 6.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #316 / 402
5104A+
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 63
Rank #346 / 457
Urnc Operating, LLC (For Profit)
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #347 / 387
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #332 / 387
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #132 / 386
335471
St. John‘s Home
NH
SNF
Rochester (Highland Park)
455
Facility 455
NY AVG 192
Rank #17 / 429
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #282 / 388
-1%
4.60
Facility 4.60
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #32 / 399
F -6%+29%
$141.0k
Facility $141.0k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #386 / 402
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #337 / 402
10.0
Facility 10.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #397 / 402
3410-
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 63
Rank #304 / 457
St John's Health Care Corporation (Not For Profit)
$35.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $35.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #105 / 387
$27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #44 / 387
76.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 76.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #32 / 386
335008
Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
North Bronx (Laconia)
191
Facility 191
NY AVG 192
Rank #192 / 429
91.6%
Facility 91.6%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #260 / 388
+1%
2.91
Facility 2.91
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #302 / 399
D +29%-19%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #259 / 402
4.4
Facility 4.4
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #198 / 402
2175-
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 63
Rank #232 / 457
Morris Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, LLC (For Profit)
$24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #191 / 387
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #197 / 387
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #207 / 386
335347
Alice Hyde Medical Center
NH
AL
SNF
Malone
30
Facility 30
NY AVG 192
Rank #264 / 429
--
4.28
Facility 4.28
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #49 / 399
? 0%+20%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
19
Facility 19
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #227 / 402
2.7
Facility 2.7
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #50 / 402
1109-
72
Facility 72
NY AVG 63
Rank #232 / 457
Alice Hyde Medical Center (Not For Profit)---335127
Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Valley Cottage (Town Of Clarkstown)
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 192
Rank #218 / 429
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #176 / 388
+5%
3.55
Facility 3.55
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #141 / 399
D+ +30%-1%
$39.1k
Facility $39.1k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #344 / 402
38
Facility 38
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #370 / 402
9.5
Facility 9.5
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #392 / 402
2152-
15
Facility 15
NY AVG 63
Rank #419 / 457
Nyack Operating, LLC (For Profit)
$21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #217 / 387
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #208 / 387
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #170 / 386
335365

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Overview of Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, hospice care, and skilled nursing services in Bay Shore, NY. Nursing home care offers ongoing residential support, skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, and hospice care supports residents receiving end of life services. The combination may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support, hospice care, or rehabilitation during recovery.

The center has 84 beds, with private and semi private accommodations. A resident may have an individual room or share a room with someone else. Rehabilitation services, a rehabilitation team, a Wound Care Program, and Targeted Therapy support recovery and specific clinical needs. There is structured recreation, too, through the Therapeutic Recreation Department and Activities & Recreation, while the dining service allows residents to request ethnic foods.

Total nurse staffing is 2h 57m per resident per day. That figure represents the overall nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, with each covering care differently: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help with the cost of a long stay for an eligible resident, and private pay uses personal funds.

Sunrise Manor Nursing Home operates the center, and Shua (Joshua) Greenwald serves as director.

Contact Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of Elderwood at Waverly

Elderwood at Waverly offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Waverly, NY. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can be provided across multiple settings within the same community. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care offers daytime services without an overnight stay, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The facility has 200 beds and serves a larger resident population, with programs including subacute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, long-term care therapy, adult day services, oncology, palliative care, and Secure Memory. Its bright rehabilitation gym gives residents on-site space for therapy, so rehabilitation can take place without arranging transportation elsewhere.

An enclosed courtyard with a butterfly garden and waterfall gives residents access to an outdoor setting, while a full-service hair salon provides on-site grooming services. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and total nurse staffing is 2 hours 56 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident. With a Walk Score of 42, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; Christine Flint serves as director, and 37 North Chemung Operating Company operates the community.

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Overview of Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Gasport

Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Gasport is a nursing home in Gasport, NY, with 24 hour staffing and rehabilitation services. Nursing home care provides ongoing support for residents who need nursing oversight, while rehabilitation services support recovery and functional goals after illness, injury or hospitalization. The home has 83 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily hands on nurse staffing allocated per resident. Post acute care, short term rehabilitation and respite care are available. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs temporary support during recovery or whose usual caregiver needs a short break.

Clinical programs include bariatric care, blood transfusion services, cardiac care, chronic disease management, a complex medical care unit, dialysis, and hospice and palliative care. These services address residents with specialized medical needs, including those requiring dialysis, complex care or comfort focused support. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, Medicaid can help eligible residents pay for covered long term care, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Rosalie Noyes serves as director.

Contact Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Gasport, LLC

Overview of Menorah Park of Central New York

Step into Menorah Park of Central New York, situated in Syracuse, where a legacy dating back to 1912 speaks to their unwavering dedication in providing exceptional nursing home services to seniors in the Central New York community. This haven is a testament to their commitment to ensuring the best possible care for each resident.

Among their comprehensive offerings, nursing home physical therapy plays a pivotal role, supported by occupational, speech and language therapists, as well as skilled nursing professionals. This multifaceted expertise makes Menorah Park a sought-after destination for various needs, including post-surgery rehabilitation, stroke care, and long-term support. In addition to offering free Wi-Fi for connectivity, the facility enhances residents’ well-being with a range of services, from a beauty and barbershop to delicious meals adhering to strict kosher guidelines. By integrating an on-site stamp purchase and outgoing mail service, Menorah Park of Central New York creates an environment that values individualized attention.

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Overview of Brookhaven Care Center

Situated on Beaverdam Road, the Brookhaven Care Center functions as a critical 182-bed node within Suffolk County’s geriatric healthcare infrastructure. Managed by Brookhaven Care Center LLC, the facility sustains a robust 96% occupancy rate; prospective visitors should anticipate that vehicular travel serves as the primary means of accessibility.

The center prioritizes long-term residency, with an average length of stay approximating seven months, though it concurrently facilitates short-term rehabilitation. Clinical efficacy is supported by a comprehensive suite of interventions, including bariatric, respiratory, and intravenous therapies, alongside hospice, palliative, and psychological support. While a physician remains on staff, the daily nursing intensity, averaging 2 hours and 34 minutes per resident, coupled with continuous licensed nursing presence, forms the foundation of their therapeutic model.

Beyond the primary nursing wards, the rehabilitation department offers integrated physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Recognizing the demographic plurality of Suffolk County, the staff maintains communication capabilities in ten languages, including Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, Arabic, and Tagalog. Quality of life is addressed through a holistic array of amenities, ranging from a beauty salon and library to pet therapy and community gardening. These offerings, paired with organized excursions and bespoke nutritional plans, seek to mitigate the often sterile nature associated with long-term care environments.

Regulatory oversight remains the purview of the New York State Department of Health and the Office of Aging and Long Term Care. Analysis of historical inspection data suggests that past administrative friction has centered on the facility’s care planning and documentation processes.

Brookhaven Care Center stands as a multifaceted facility, equipped to manage complex medical requirements for residents across eastern Long Island.

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Overview of Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Utica, New York, offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice services, and palliative support. Clinical care targets long-term residential medical assistance as well as comfort-focused relief for serious conditions. Short-term rehabilitation programs also help patients recover after surgery, illness, or hospital stays.

Operating under URNC Operating, this 120-bed center maintains an average daily nurse staffing level of 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident. Financial arrangements include Medicare for eligible rehabilitation, Medicaid for long-term support, and direct private payment.

Interested families can reach Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center to arrange a visit, learn more about specialized therapies, and discuss current room availability.

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Overview of St. John‘s Home

With 455 beds, St. John’s Home is a nursing community on Highland Avenue in Rochester, New York, operated by the not-for-profit organization St. John’s Health Care. It provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care for older adults, offering both private and semi-private rooms for short-term recovery and long-term care. The community maintains a 90% occupancy rate, with an average resident stay of 212 days. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 54, allowing some nearby errands to be completed on foot.

Residents have access to skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with an average of 3 hours and 54 minutes of daily nursing care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and recreational activities are included as part of daily life. State inspections have identified areas for improvement involving activities of daily living, infection control, food safety, resident rights, and life safety systems.

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Overview of Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in the Laconia neighborhood of the Bronx, New York, that opened in 1971. It offers hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing medical support. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice focuses on comfort near the end of life and palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

Respite care provides a short term stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. This range of services may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care, skilled nursing, or temporary support during a caregiver break.

The community has 191 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the documented daily nurse time allocated per resident.

Rehabilitation services are available. A full service beauty salon supports routine grooming without requiring a separate salon visit.

An enclosed garden and renovated patio give residents outdoor space within the community. Kosher food is available for residents who follow a kosher diet.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can support eligible long term care needs, and private pay uses personal funds.

With a Walk Score of 72 out of 100, the area is very walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Overview of Alice Hyde Medical Center

Alice Hyde Medical Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and assisted living care in Malone, NY. Assisted living supports help with daily tasks, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The combination may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could grow over time and require a move between care levels.

The community has 30 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 17 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, and Michelle LeBeau is the director. A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Located in the Town of Clarkstown, Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Valley Cottage, NY, that offers hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community provides specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Nursing services are also accessible, along with recovery support, ensuring residents receive continuous clinical support. 24-hour staffing also provides care for residents at all times.

Additionally, subacute and short-term rehabilitation are also available for residents recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. With 160 beds, the community is currently at 95% occupancy. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 33 minutes of nursing care daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

An outdoor patio provides access to an outdoor sitting area, and beauty and barber services allow grooming to take place on-site. Dining, housekeeping, and laundry are also provided to help with household tasks.

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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
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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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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Nursing Homes in New York State at a glance

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.
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 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.