Page 50 of Best Nursing Homes in New York State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 622 nursing homes in NY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NY
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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 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.
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: 56.6% 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.
Wayne County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center and Outpatient Therapy ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Lyons
192
Facility 192
NY AVG 177
Rank #222 / 574
D-
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
NY AVG 85.5%
Rank #497 / 513
-54%
4.48
Facility 4.48
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #54 / 501
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -42%+25%
$16.2k
Facility $16.2k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #409 / 507
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #165 / 506
2.8
Facility 2.8
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #82 / 506
175--Wayne County Board Of Supervisors (Public)
$16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $27.0M
Rank #318 / 464
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $14.3M
Rank #240 / 464
73.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 73.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG 56.6%
Rank #52 / 462
335406
Finger Lakes Center for Living ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Auburn
80
Facility 80
NY AVG 177
Rank #472 / 574
C-
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NY AVG 85.5%
Rank #250 / 513
+9%
4.47
Facility 4.47
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #54 / 501
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -30%+25%
$101.3k
Facility $101.3k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #474 / 507
11
Facility 11
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #100 / 506
1.8
Facility 1.8
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #17 / 506
375--Auburn Memorial Hospital (Not For Profit)---335785
Oneida Health Rehabilitation & Extended Care ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Oneida
160
Facility 160
NY AVG 177
Rank #260 / 574
?
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
NY AVG 85.5%
Rank #457 / 513
-33%
2.65
Facility 2.65
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #441 / 501
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -10%-26%
$16.2k
Facility $16.2k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #409 / 507
26
Facility 26
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #375 / 506
6.5
Facility 6.5
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #419 / 506
191--Oneida Health System, Inc (Not For Profit)---335427
Presbyterian Home for Central New York Inc ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
New Hartford
236
Facility 236
NY AVG 177
Rank #144 / 574
B+
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
NY AVG 85.5%
Rank #491 / 513
-50%- ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -14%-
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #1 / 507
24
Facility 24
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #346 / 506
6.0
Facility 6.0
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #380 / 506
-100--Presbyterian Home For Central New York Inc (Not For Profit)
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $27.0M
Rank #374 / 464
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $14.3M
Rank #337 / 464
63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG 56.6%
Rank #108 / 462
335546
A.O. Fox Hospital ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Oneonta
130
Facility 130
NY AVG 177
Rank #325 / 574
?
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
NY AVG 85.5%
Rank #457 / 513
-33%
4.22
Facility 4.22
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #87 / 501
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +24%+18%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #1 / 507
29
Facility 29
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #409 / 506
7.3
Facility 7.3
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #448 / 506
174--Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Society, Inc (Not For Profit)---335204
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing-
NH
SNF
Syracuse (West Seneca Turnpike)
513
Facility 513
NY AVG 177
Rank #11 / 574
C-
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
NY AVG 85.5%
Rank #428 / 513
-18%
4.96
Facility 4.96
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #23 / 501
----49%+39%
$783.3k
Facility $783.3k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #507 / 507
87
Facility 87
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #505 / 506
7.9
Facility 7.9
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #471 / 506
16358A+
8
Facility 8
NY AVG 64
Rank #427 / 450
Vdrnc, LLC (For Profit)
$52.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $52.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $27.0M
Rank #86 / 464
$29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $14.3M
Rank #70 / 464
56.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 56.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG 56.6%
Rank #228 / 462
335184
Grand Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center-
NH
SNF
Bronx (Clason Point)
240
Facility 240
NY AVG 177
Rank #119 / 574
F
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
NY AVG 85.5%
Rank #390 / 513
-6%
3.59
Facility 3.59
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #183 / 501
---+58%0%
$563.2k
Facility $563.2k
NY AVG $77.8k
Rank #505 / 507
64
Facility 64
NY AVG 20.3
Rank #500 / 506
7.1
Facility 7.1
NY AVG 4.8
Rank #446 / 506
9192-
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 64
Rank #206 / 450
Grand Manor Health Related Facility Inc (For Profit)
$22.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $22.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $27.0M
Rank #249 / 464
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG $14.3M
Rank #250 / 464
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
NY AVG 56.6%
Rank #238 / 462
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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 622 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Albany County Nursing Home

Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, formerly known, Albany County Nursing Home, is an extraordinary senior living community offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, memory care, and long-term care. Committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with top-tier care and assistance. Let go of worries with a respectful and well-trained team available 24/7 to ensure seniors are well-cared for.

Utilizing a holistic approach to care, residents can rest assured of their lives to the fullest. The community serves delicious and nutritious meals to meet dietary needs and tastes for the finest dining experience. Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a safe place for seniors to reside while recuperating with its incredible amenities and comprehensive care.

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Overview of Laurelwood at the Highlands

Located in Pittsford, NY, Laurelwood at the Highlands offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care, including skilled nursing, within a 75-bed setting. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available on-site to provide continuous support. Moreover, recovery support is provided through rehabilitation services to help improve residents’ ability to function.

With Andy Trepanier as director, the community has two restaurants that provide dining venues on-site. Meanwhile, with a Walk Score of 64, the area is somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives can complete some errands independently.

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Overview of The Pavilion at Vestal

With a 40-bed capacity, The Pavilion at Vestal in Vestal, NY offers memory care, nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community has a secure environment that can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Licensed nurses and CNAs, along with 24-hour staffing, are also available on-site, ensuring residents have access to services as needed.

The community has single rooms, deluxe suites, and double suites. Moreover, rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, support residents who need recovery assistance. Temporary stays are also available to provide relief for families whose primary caregiver needs time away.

Housekeeping and laundry services help with residents’ household tasks. Additionally, transportation services take residents to medical appointments, so those visits do not require a separately arranged ride. Pet therapy also allows residents to interact with animals as part of their activities. With a Walk Score of 64, the area is somewhat walkable, so residents can complete some errands on foot.

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Overview of Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe

Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Malta, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment. 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.

Multiple care levels may make Home of the Good Shepherd at Highpointe a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. The community opened in 2017, has 86 beds, and is operated by The Church Aid of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Town of Saratoga Springs. Respite care offers a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services support residents working to regain or maintain function. Transportation provides access to rides, and wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs in moving through the community. The community offers the Enhanced Assisted Living program, giving residents access to that specific assisted living service.

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Overview of Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Auburn, NY, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and support for people living with serious or end-of-life illness.

The center provides short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care, so residents can receive rehabilitation services while recovering after acute care. With 92 beds, Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing those payment routes for eligible services or private expenses; AURNC Operating operates the center, which may suit someone needing short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care or a resident requiring hospice or palliative support.

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Overview of The Terraces at Brookmeade

The Terraces at Brookmeade offers assisted living, independent living, and nursing home care in Rhinebeck, New York. Assisted living apartments give residents a private apartment along with help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; Nursing home care provides licensed nursing support on site around the clock.

The Terraces at Brookmeade is the assisted living component of the Community at Brookmeade, a multi-level senior living campus. Having several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. With 29 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Assisted living apartments are the confirmed housing option, and Brookview operates the community.

Overview of Kingsway Manor

Kingsway Manor offers assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and nursing home care in Schenectady, NY. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while home care brings assistance to a person’s residence. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. With several care types available, Kingsway Manor may be a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time.

Kingsway Manor has 140 beds, with studio, one bedroom apartment, and private apartment options. A studio suits one resident who wants a single private space, while a one bedroom apartment can provide separate sleeping and living areas. Chef prepared meals and an on site bistro or café give residents places to eat on the property, and a guest suite allows overnight visits from family. Wheelchair accessible transportation vehicles support travel for residents who use wheelchairs. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

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Overview of Eastern Star Home

Eastern Star Home offers assisted living, adult day care, memory care, and nursing home care in Oriskany, NY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains a private living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support in a residential setting, while adult day care offers care and supervision during the day without requiring a residential stay, making it suitable for someone who returns home outside program hours.

With 14 beds, Eastern Star Home is a small community that may suit a resident who prefers a more intimate setting. The community is operated by Trustees of the Eastern Star Hall and Home of the State of New York, and religious services connected with the Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic traditions are available. Eastern Star Home may be a good fit for someone seeking a small community with several care types, including memory care and nursing home care.

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Maplewood Commons

1015 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502
Overview of Maplewood Commons

From one address in Ardsley, NY, Maplewood Commons runs independent living, memory care, nursing home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

Ongoing clinical support is what the nursing home and skilled nursing designations refer to. Where assisted living applies, staff take a share of bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living carries the services and stops short of the care.

Memory care means supervision inside a secured space, where wandering is the risk. Because five levels are named on one license, a move up is a move within the same community. Respite is the booking a family makes around the days its caregiver cannot cover.

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is a named program here, so recovery work runs alongside the nursing. There are 80 beds, pets are allowed, and ATR New York LH, Inc. operates the place.

The Walk Score is 73, which is very walkable, and most errands can be walked to.

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Overview of Hudson Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Hudson Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing offers nursing home care, memory care, respite options, and skilled nursing services in Yonkers, New York. Dedicated dementia care utilizes supervised surroundings to protect residents who may wander, while respite stays give regular family caregivers temporary relief. Short-term rehabilitation programs focus on individuals recovering from recent hospital stays, injuries, or illnesses.

Hudson View Care Center operates the 315-bed location under director Danny Spieser. Specialized clinical offerings feature a Diabetes Program and Genetic Drug Matching and Testing to support targeted medication regimens and health management. Spanish-language programming accommodates native speakers, while community spaces include social lounges, an outdoor courtyard, a daily recreation schedule, and a salon.

Financial coverage includes Medicare for qualified short-term care, and a 44 walk score reflects a location where most errands require automobile transportation.

Older adults exploring long-term nursing support or short-term rehab can reach out to Hudson Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing to discuss unit availability, evaluate payment programs, or schedule a tour.

Contact Hudson Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these nursing homes.

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