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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 The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Utica, New York, delivers skilled nursing, nursing home care, hospice, palliative care, and respite options. Clinical programs support long-term residential needs alongside short-term rehabilitation for recovery following a hospital stay, injury, or illness. Medical consultation includes access to primary care and specialty physicians.
This 117-bed facility operates under director Ross Kerska and operator Utica Crossings. Staffing metrics show an average of 3 hours and 3 minutes of daily nurse coverage per resident across the building. Scheduled spiritual activities and daily recreation programs support resident engagement throughout the week. Accepted payment structures cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds for qualifying stays.
Families can reach the admissions office at The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation to discuss current openings, check benefit eligibility, and arrange a tour of the facility.
Recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as the Best Nursing Home for Long-Term Care, Northern Manhattan Nursing Home is on its mission to create an enhanced lifestyle for their residents through the quality care that will be provided to them while maintaining a level of respect and dignity with each other. Northern The Nursing Homes strives to deliver a service rooted in compassion and kindness. Whatever it is a resident may need, Northern Manhattan Nursing Home staff are there to guide them and ensure that they feel safe and secure. Life at Northern Manhattan is focused on elevating and enhancing the lives of seniors by providing a range of medical and health care services such as rehabilitation, subacute, and dialysis. The community also offers short-term rehabilitation stay for those looking for a temporary service for orthopedic surgery, cardiac surgery, amputations, falls and fractures, strokes, and automobile accidents– to name a few of their inclusive services.
Overview of Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Two hundred beds make Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing a large operation, with 190 of them occupied at the last count. Size brings more residents, more staff, and the programming a big building can carry. Nursing home and skilled nursing care run in Buffalo, New York, with licensed nursing on site and staff working overnight as well as daytime.
Five specialized programs carry names: Cardiac Care, Pain Management, Stroke Care, Orthopedic Care, and Short-Term Rehab. The distinctions are practical ones. Coming back from a cardiac event means a supervised climb back to ordinary activity, which is not something anyone should attempt alone in a living room.
Respite is on the list as well, covering the weeks when one adult child takes over from another who has been carrying it. Nursing time works out to 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident daily.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted: Medicare toward eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital admission, Medicaid for residents who qualify, and private funds paid straight across. Delaware Operations Associates operates the community.
Overview of Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, located in Amsterdam, New York, offers short-term rehabilitation, subacute care, long-term nursing care, memory care, palliative services, and hospice support. Supervised memory care options serve individuals living with dementia, while hospice and palliative programs concentrate on comfort during serious illness. Short-term rehabilitation and subacute programs cater to individuals recovering after a hospital stay.
Occupancy sits at 98% across this 120-bed building. Director Jessica Edwards and operator CSRNC oversee daily operations. Recorded nurse staffing averages 4 hours per resident each day. Community features include restaurant-style dining with therapeutic diets and a resident-approved menu, an on-site salon and spa, and scheduled religious services. Located in a neighborhood with a 72 walk score, the area enables residents to complete many daily errands on foot. Accepted payment options consist of Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Families considering care options can connect directly with Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing to verify room availability, schedule a facility visit, or evaluate specific therapy programs.
Overview of Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a nursing home in Buffalo, NY, providing skilled nursing care. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while short term rehabilitation supports residents through a defined recovery period.
The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing and rehabilitation for either short term recovery or longer term care. The home has 160 beds, giving it capacity for more than 150 residents and staff.
Rehabilitation includes individualized plans, so recovery work is organized around each resident’s needs. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover nursing home services based on eligibility and financial arrangements. Waterfront Operations Associates operates Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Williamsville Suburban provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Williamsville, NY. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents working to recover or maintain function.
The combination may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing care alongside rehabilitation. With 220 beds, the community is among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3h 46m per resident per day, the recorded amount of nursing time provided for each resident across a day. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families public coverage options or the ability to pay directly, depending on eligibility and finances.
Overview of Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Rochester, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the center’s staffing means residents have coverage at all times. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation programs for cardiac care, pain management, stroke care, and orthopedic care. Respite care offers a brief stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away or recovery, while the combination of short term rehabilitation and respite care can suit someone needing temporary skilled care or a family arranging a short stay. The center has 124 beds, with 98% occupancy, so nearly all beds are occupied; payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Westgate Operations Associates operates the facility.
Overview of Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center
Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center in Highland, New York, delivers round-the-clock skilled nursing along with specialized hospice and palliative care. Operated by Hudson Valley Care Partners since 1973, this 203-bed home provides symptom management, end-of-life support, and short-term rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Clinical care is further supported by an in-house wound doctor and KCI wound vac equipment.
Direct nursing care averages three hours and thirty minutes per resident each day. Financial options encompass Medicare for short-term recovery, Medicaid for long-term care, and private pay. On-site lifestyle amenities feature an outdoor patio, a salon and spa, and pet-friendly accommodations.
Older adults and family members looking for comprehensive clinical support or short-term therapy can reach out to Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center to explore placement options.
Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home is a nursing home in Brooklyn, NY, providing skilled nursing and hospice care. Around-the-clock skilled nursing supports residents who need continuous nursing attention, while hospice care serves people receiving end-of-life care.
Rehabilitation services are also available. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support alongside recovery or hospice services.
The home is in the East New York neighborhood and has 120 beds. Brooklyn United Methodist Church operates the community, which opened in 1883, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily amount of nurse time assigned to each resident.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.
Freshly prepared meals are made by the house chef in cooperation with the food services director. A licensed staff dietician supervises special dietary requirements.
Residents can use the salon and spa or spend time on the outdoor patio. Activities include arts and crafts, movies, concerts, games and patio barbecues in warm weather.
The chapel holds regularly scheduled Protestant, Catholic and Jewish services and activities. Residents therefore have access to on-site worship options.
Overview of Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury
Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury provides nursing home care and skilled nursing in Lake Katrine, NY. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support a focused period of recovery. Rehabilitation services are available for residents working toward recovery or improved function.
Programs include Brain Injury, a Neurobehavioral Program, Ventilator Weaning, and individualized treatment. Together, these offerings address brain injury rehabilitation, neurobehavioral needs, ventilator weaning, and care tailored to the individual resident. The center may be a good fit for someone recovering from a brain injury or needing ventilator weaning alongside skilled nursing and rehabilitation.
The center has 280 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time assigned per resident. Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is operated by NCRNC. Starting rates are $704.88 for a private arrangement and $662.16 for a semi private arrangement, with the difference tied to the room arrangement. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Stated occupancy is 100%, meaning all 280 beds are occupied.
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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