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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 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. 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.
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.
Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
ADC
SNF
Clifton Park
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 185
Rank #262 / 422
C
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
NY AVG 91.6%
Rank #156 / 378
+5%
3.98
Facility 3.98
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #71 / 395
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -36%+11%
$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
-115--Seton Health At Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare (Not For Profit)
$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $28.8M
Rank #279 / 382
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.0M
Rank #251 / 382
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.5%
Rank #126 / 381
335774
St Joseph‘s Hospital Nursing Home Of Yonkers ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Broadway Yonkers (South Broadway)
200
Facility 200
NY AVG 185
Rank #138 / 422
D-
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
NY AVG 91.6%
Rank #83 / 378
+6%
2.85
Facility 2.85
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #323 / 395
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +45%-20%
$98.9k
Facility $98.9k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #372 / 397
53
Facility 53
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #392 / 397
7.6
Facility 7.6
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #363 / 397
2195-
94
Facility 94
NY AVG 64
Rank #33 / 450
-
$23.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $28.8M
Rank #197 / 382
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.0M
Rank #234 / 382
42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.5%
Rank #290 / 381
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New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
New Paltz
77? 94.2% +3%3.18 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -57%-11%$0273.4-74--Clr New Paltz, LLC (For Profit)$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/202340.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335188
Valley Health Services ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
ADC
Herkimer
160? 88.0% -4%3.99 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -2%+12%$0256.31141--Bassett Healthcare Network (Not For Profit)$12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/202387.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335672
King Street Rehab ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Port Chester
120? 54.3% -41%4.79 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -51%+34%$0306.0-65--King Street Home, Inc. (For Profit)$16.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/202362%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335447
Promenade Rehabilitation & Health Care Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Rockaway Park
240? 95.7% +4%2.77 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +1%-23%$0204.0-230--Promenade Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit)$27.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023$0.1kFiscal year ending 12/20230%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335292
Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Troy
78? 98.2% +7%3.39 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -39%-5%$0387.6177--Clr Troy, LLC (For Profit)$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/202335.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335280
Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Houghton
100? 92.7% +1%3.24 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +53%-9%$65.1k214.2193--Hornc Operating, LLC (For Profit)$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/202363.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335641
Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Wappingers Falls
62? 91.8% 0%2.77 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +90%-22%$0355.8-57--Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers, LLC (For Profit)$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/202358.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023335275
Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Rensselaer
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 185
Rank #354 / 422
F
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
NY AVG 91.6%
Rank #218 / 378
+2%
3.27
Facility 3.27
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #189 / 395
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -64%-9%
$219.1k
Facility $219.1k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #393 / 397
45
Facility 45
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #382 / 397
15.0
Facility 15.0
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #397 / 397
375-
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 64
Rank #277 / 450
Rosewood Care, LLC (For Profit)
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $28.8M
Rank #347 / 382
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.0M
Rank #340 / 382
55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.5%
Rank #148 / 381
335693

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

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Overview of Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Vestal, NY, providing memory care and skilled nursing. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community also provides nursing care for residents who need ongoing clinical support.

Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center opened in 1969 and has 300 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4h 18m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available, supporting residents receiving short-term care during a recovery-focused stay.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. The community is operated by County of Broome (Public). A walk score of 64 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care’s secured supervision alongside licensed nursing support.

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Overview of Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare

Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Clifton Park, NY that also offers Adult Day Care. Skilled nursing provides medical care in a residential setting, while Adult Day Care offers daytime services without requiring an overnight stay.

The community has 120 beds and provides 24-hour residential care with 24-hour staffing, so residents can remain in the setting around the clock. Total nurse staffing is 3h 59m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available for residents who need therapy during a temporary recovery period. Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay is also accepted. The combination of ongoing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and adult day services may make the community a good fit for someone whose care needs range from daytime support to residential medical care.

Contact Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare

Overview of St Joseph‘s Hospital Nursing Home of Yonkers

St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing Home of Yonkers is a nursing home in Yonkers, NY, and the residents it cares for have medical needs that don’t let up. Physician care is right there in the building because a doctor is on the staff.

Rehab work, whether aimed at recovery or at keeping up daily functioning, is handled by the home’s rehabilitation services. It fits a resident needing nursing and rehabilitation in the same setting.

Each resident’s nursing time, averaged over the building, comes in at 2 hours and 51 minutes daily. Payment can be made through Medicare or Medicaid, or privately, so families have several routes to cover the cost of care.

Contact St Joseph‘s Hospital Nursing Home Of Yonkers

Overview of New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a nursing home in New Paltz, NY, offering short term rehabilitation and long term nursing care. Short term rehabilitation supports recovery after an illness, injury or procedure, while long term nursing care serves residents who need ongoing nursing support. These options may make the community a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitation now or continuing nursing care over time.

The home has 77 beds. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover nursing home services. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. CLR New Paltz operates the community, and Centers Health Care is its owner.

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Overview of Valley Health Services

Valley Health Services offers nursing home care and adult day care in Herkimer, NY. Nursing home care includes nursing support and help with daily needs for residents who require ongoing assistance, while adult day care provides support during the day for people who return home afterward.

The combination may suit a family seeking either residential nursing care or daytime services without a full-time residential stay. With 160 beds, Valley Health Services is a larger community, with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is four hours per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Residents can take part in sensory awareness programs, musical programs, bingo, leisure activities, and group outings to shopping trips, movie theaters, restaurants, and local events. Catholic mass and Eucharistic visits are also available.

A memorial garden, gazebo, and sun room offer places for leisure indoors and outdoors, while a family dining room supports meals with visitors. A cardiac monitoring system provides monitoring for residents who need cardiac observation. Bassett Healthcare Network operates Valley Health Services.

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Overview of King Street Rehab

King Street Rehab is a nursing home in Port Chester, NY, offering nursing home care for residents who need ongoing nursing support and respite care for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Private rooms give each resident a separate room. It may be a good fit for a family seeking either longer term nursing care or a temporary caregiving arrangement.

The home has 120 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay uses personal funds for the stay.

Residents can spend time outdoors in landscaped gardens and walking paths that include a waterfall, labyrinth, koi pond and gazebo. Dedicated therapy rooms with equipment support rehabilitation activities on site. A café, beauty parlor, barber, manicurist and mini theater offer places for dining, personal care and entertainment, while activities include gardening, gentle yoga, tai chi, easy zumba, meditation, guest lectures and live performances. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet with them during their stay. The community is operated by King Street Home.

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Overview of Promenade Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Promenade Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a nursing home in Rockaway Park, NY. Nursing home care provides nursing support and help with daily activities for residents who need ongoing assistance. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs continued nursing care rather than occasional support at home.

The home has 240 beds, creating a setting with more residents, staff and usually more programming than a smaller community. Its 96% occupancy means nearly all beds are in use.

On-site hemodialysis means residents who need dialysis can receive treatment at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. Physical exercise and wellness classes provide structured activity, while community outings offer opportunities to participate in activities outside the home. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay: Medicare can cover 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 using personal or family funds. Promenade Nursing Home operates the community.

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Overview of Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a nursing home in Troy, NY, providing nursing care and rehabilitation. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing clinical care, while short-term rehabilitation offers a temporary, recovery-focused stay and long-term nursing care supports continuing needs.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing can suit someone who needs either short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing care.

Contact Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Overview of Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Houghton, NY, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. It also provides short-term rehabilitation, post-acute care, and long-term care, giving someone recovering after a hospital stay access to rehabilitation and post-acute services, while a resident who needs ongoing nursing support can remain in long-term care. These services may suit someone recovering after a hospital stay or a resident who needs ongoing nursing support.

The home has 100 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available capacity. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: 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 paying directly.

Residents can join music entertainment, live singer performances, BBQs, parties, and baseball viewing with peers. HORNC Operating operates Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

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Overview of Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers

Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers is a nursing home in Wappingers Falls, NY, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing medical support. Short term rehabilitation is also available for someone who needs a temporary stay focused on recovery after an illness or injury. The home has 62 beds, with 92% occupancy, so nearly all beds are in use.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Medicare may apply to short term skilled care, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a longer stay, and private pay means paying 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.