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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Masonic Care Community of New York
NH
ADC
HC
IL
SNF
Utica
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 192
Rank #42 / 429
73.8% -19%
4.43
Facility 4.43
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #44 / 399
? -30%+24%
$88.4k
Facility $88.4k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #369 / 402
28
Facility 28
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #323 / 402
7.0
Facility 7.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #346 / 402
159-
42
Facility 42
NY AVG 63
Rank #346 / 457
Trusteed Masonic Hall And Asylum Fund (Not For Profit)
$32.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $32.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #138 / 387
$35.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $35.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #22 / 387
110.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 110.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #8 / 386
335541
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing-
NH
SNF
Syracuse (West Seneca Turnpike)
513
Facility 513
NY AVG 192
Rank #12 / 429
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #368 / 388
-23%
4.96
Facility 4.96
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #18 / 399
C----49%+38%
$619.6k
Facility $619.6k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #401 / 402
91
Facility 91
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #402 / 402
7.6
Facility 7.6
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #368 / 402
17358A+
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 63
Rank #434 / 457
Vdrnc, LLC (For Profit)
$40.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $40.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #82 / 387
$21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #66 / 387
52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #180 / 386
335184
Grand Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center-
NH
SNF
Bronx (Clason Point)
240
Facility 240
NY AVG 192
Rank #103 / 429
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #348 / 388
-12%
3.59
Facility 3.59
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #127 / 399
F---+58%0%
$563.2k
Facility $563.2k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #400 / 402
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #398 / 402
6.8
Facility 6.8
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #343 / 402
9192-
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 63
Rank #208 / 457
Grand Manor Health Related Facility Inc (For Profit)
$20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #227 / 387
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #224 / 387
52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #189 / 386
335744
Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center-
NH
PC
South Yonkers
169
Facility 169
NY AVG 192
Rank #214 / 429
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #1 / 388
+10%-?---------169-
44
Facility 44
NY AVG 63
Rank #339 / 457
Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center (Not For Profit)---335872

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Overview of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Babylon, NY, provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Long term nursing care supports residents who need ongoing assistance, while skilled nursing and short term rehabilitation address recovery and medical care needs. Hospice and palliative care center on comfort for residents with serious or life limiting conditions. The center may suit someone who needs postacute rehabilitation, long term nursing care, or comfort focused support.

There are 300 beds, creating a large residential setting with capacity to serve many residents across these care programs. Skilled nursing is available around the clock. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs.

Rehabilitation includes cardiac rehabilitation and enteral nutrition therapy for residents who receive nutrition through a feeding tube. Grooming can be handled on site through the beauty parlor and barber shop. Religious services for all denominations are available within the center, while transportation services and a Family and Friends Transport Program support residents and their families.

PALJR operates East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Contact East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Oceanview Manor Home for Adults

Oceanview Manor Home for Adults is known for their cost-effective yet professional and comprehensive service for the last nineteen years. Located in the lovely peninsular area of Coney Island, Brooklyn, Oceanview Manor Home for Adults has been entrusted by many families to provide the best quality of care for their loved ones. The community aims to provide a new home for senior adults with the remarkable service, as seen with their top notch amenities and breathtaking ocean views. Some highlights of their boastful features include: general store, coffee shop, tennis courts, and a spa. Adding to their astonishing amenities includes essential services such as: companion care, medication management, mobility assistance, and conversing through American Sign Language. The community currently offers shared room accommodations.

Residents are free to come and go to and from the premises as they choose. The span of ages is 45 to late 90s. On site, there are exciting recreational activities to participate in and handled by their employees. They presently employ 147 individuals, but there are still open slots. Children may visit at any time, and visitation is available 24/7. The facility does not permit overnight stays for the residents’ safety and respected time and privacy. Inhaling in fresh air in a tranquil space without compromising convenience is truly the place to be for your beloved ones.

Contact Oceanview Manor Home for Adults

Overview of Queens Adult Care Center

Queens Adult Care Center is a well-regarded assisted living community in Queens, NY, that offers assistance with daily living activities. With its nurturing and safe environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and well-cared for. Three nutritious meals daily, light housekeeping, laundry, and medication assistance are among the many activities provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community strives to understand residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Off-site activities, light exercises, and fun gatherings provide residents with more opportunities to try new things and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also relax and move around, as cozy living spaces and accessible communal areas are available. With its ideal setting in the thriving Elmhurst Avenue, near restaurants and local amenities, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community ensures older adults can age comfortably, making it one of the best choices for senior living in New York.

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Overview of The Osborn Senior Living

Experience the best of your golden years with The Osborn Senior Living, an outstanding community set in the peaceful residential area of Rye, NY, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Alongside top-notch care and assistance, the community provides cozy and specially designed accommodations ranging from studio to two-bedroom floor plans to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. With a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs, residents keep peace of mind and focus on the things they truly want.

Aside from their healthcare needs, residents can rest assured of enjoying an active and well-engaged lifestyle with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences for the finest dining experience. The community is ideal for those looking to find all the care they need in one place with its comprehensive care and extensive amenities.

Contact The Osborn Senior Living

Overview of Meadowview at the Wartburg

Meadowview at the Wartburg offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, adult day care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care in Mount Vernon, New York. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing services include residential nursing care with licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Adult day care provides care during the day. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and support during serious illness or end of life care. Rehabilitation services can support a resident working to regain function after illness or injury. With care options ranging from independent living through assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change over time.

The community has 105 beds and is operated by Wartburg Senior Housing. Named programs include Affordable Senior Living, Hospice and palliative care, Wellness and Wellbeing, Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning, Intergenerational Learning, and Advanced Life Planning, with programming centered on wellness, learning, relationships across generations, and future planning. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them.

A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands.

Contact Meadowview at the Wartburg

Overview of Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home

Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is a 105-bed nursing facility on Ransom Road in Clarence, New York, a suburban Erie County community east of Buffalo. The surrounding area is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 51, meaning visiting family can handle some nearby errands on foot without much hassle.

The clinical picture here is focused; the facility runs rehabilitation services with staffing around the clock, and it offers Outpatient Therapy as a named program. That last point matters for families navigating discharge planning: residents who complete their inpatient stay can continue therapy on-site rather than hunting for outside providers. It keeps the recovery timeline from getting interrupted by logistics.

State inspections at this facility, conducted by the New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, have tended to center on medication management and staffing credentials. These are administrative and operational focus areas, not findings tied to direct resident harm.

Medicare is accepted, which is the coverage pathway most relevant for short-term post-acute admissions.

It’s a mid-size nursing home with rehabilitation services, outpatient therapy access, round-the-clock staffing, and Medicare coverage in a moderately accessible suburban setting. Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home is best suited to individuals coming out of a hospital stay who need structured, supervised rehabilitation before returning home.

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Overview of Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, Adult Day Care, and Memory Care in Horseheads, 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.

Adult Day Care provides care during the day without requiring an overnight stay, and the range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may change over time. Opened in 1965, Elcor has 305 beds, bringing more residents, staff, and usually programming to the setting, which may suit someone who prefers a larger care community.

The center also provides rehabilitation services and short term rehab, giving someone recovering from an illness, injury, or hospitalization access to therapy during a temporary stay. The area has a Walk Score of 62, described as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby tasks independently; ELCOR Operating Company operates Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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Overview of The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 200 beds. Right now, 194 are filled. That’s 97% full. For a rehab facility, that’s a high number. It usually means people come in, recover, and leave in a matter of weeks, not years.

The building sits at 135 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The area is very walkable. Walk Score gives it an 87. Family members visiting on foot won’t have trouble getting around.

This isn’t a place for general long-term care. The Monarch focuses on orthopedic rehab and amputee care. Think knee replacements, hip surgery, fractures, or limb loss. Residents here are usually working toward going home, not settling in for good. On top of the medical side, the facility also offers what it calls concierge and patient experience services. That’s a hospitality touch layered on top of clinical care, something not every rehab center bothers with.

Staffing tells the same story. Nursing aides spend about an hour and 50 minutes with each resident every day. Registered nurses add roughly 35 minutes. Licensed practical nurses add about 25. Add it up, and the pattern points to active recovery care, not slow-paced custodial support.

New York’s Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care inspects facilities like this one. Past inspections here have covered the usual ground: infection control, fire safety, emergency planning, hazardous materials, recordkeeping, food service, and building upkeep. That’s standard territory for nursing homes across the state.

So what does The Monarch look like on paper? A near-full Brooklyn rehab center built for people bouncing back from orthopedic injuries or limb loss, backed by a staffing model geared toward recovery, in a spot families can reach without a car.

Contact The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Overview of Glen Arden

Glen Arden sits in Goshen and offers three types of care in one place: independent living, enriched housing, and skilled nursing. The building has three floors and 40 beds. Residents pick from a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom home. This part of Goshen isn’t easy to walk around, so most people here get where they need to go by car.

31 of the 40 beds are full. That works out to 78% occupancy. Nursing staff spend about five hours and twenty-two minutes with each resident every day. Registered nurses handle a little over an hour of that time, nurse aides handle almost three hours, and LPNs cover the rest. Residents can also get rehab services without leaving the building.

Daily comfort comes first here. Meals are served restaurant-style, linens get changed weekly, and housekeeping comes twice a month. There’s plenty to do, too. Residents who want to stay active can swim in the indoor heated pool, play tennis, or try bocce and shuffleboard. For quieter days, there’s a library, a billiards room, and an arts and crafts studio. A gift shop and a beauty and barber shop are on-site as well, and scheduled transportation means residents can still get out and about. Pets are allowed.

Glen Arden accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have a few ways to cover costs. State inspectors usually focus on things like medication management, paperwork and care plans, and food service when they visit. That’s normal for nursing homes and doesn’t point to any problem unique to this facility. Glen Arden works well for residents who may need more support down the road, since the staff and services here are built to grow with them.

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Overview of Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center offers nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Massena, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing clinical support, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and quality of life for people with serious or life-limiting illness.

Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone who needs care while their usual caregiver travels or recovers. Rehabilitation services and post-acute care support recovery and continued care after an illness, injury, or hospital stay, making the center a possible fit for someone who needs nursing support during recovery or longer-term care.

The center has 160 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents and staff and more programming. Its 90% occupancy means most beds are filled, with some beds unoccupied at that occupancy level.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. MARNC Operating operates Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

Contact Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

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
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.