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Our editorial team analyzed 471 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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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 471 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Cortlandt Healthcare in Cortlandt Manor, New York, delivers round-the-clock skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. Specialized clinical programs address recovery needs through orthopedic rehabilitation and amputee care. Stays can be long-term or temporary, with short-term respite care available when primary caregivers need time away.
Cortlandt Operations manages the 120-bed facility. Direct nursing time averages 2 hours and 46 minutes per resident each day. Campus amenities include an on-site beauty salon for personal grooming services, and accepted payment options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Interested individuals seeking post-hospital rehabilitation or long-term nursing oversight can contact Cortlandt Healthcare to discuss financial plans, confirm openings, or schedule a tour.
Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing and nursing home facility in Middle Island, NY, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock and rehabilitation services that include physical therapy and neurological rehabilitation. Its neuro rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and COVID rehabilitation programs fit someone recovering from an illness or injury who needs nursing care alongside rehabilitation.
The community has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.
St Josephs Home is a nursing home in Ogdensburg, NY, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The respite program is suited to families seeking temporary care during a caregiver’s absence. The home has 82 beds, giving families its confirmed capacity without indicating how rooms are arranged.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 56m per resident/day, representing the recorded amount of nurse staffing time assigned to each resident daily. St Josephs Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, with Medicare potentially covering short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid helping when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay meaning care is paid for directly.
Pastoral care is also available for residents who want that form of support.
Elderwood at Hornell offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, adult day care, palliative care, and respite care in N Hornell, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports ongoing residential care. Memory care provides a secure setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.
Adult day care provides daytime care without requiring an overnight residence. Palliative care focuses on comfort for residents with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time or a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.
The community has 112 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 53 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for covered or privately funded care.
Rehabilitation services include subacute rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and long term care therapy, with a rehabilitation gym and specialized equipment for therapy sessions on site. Private and shared rooms are available, providing either an individual room or a shared room arrangement. Spacious patios, gardens, and a park like backyard give residents designated outdoor areas, while Bethany Bolt serves as director and 1 Bethesda Drive Operating Company operates the community.
Overview of New York Congregational Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
New York Congregational Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Brooklyn, NY, located in the Little Haiti neighborhood. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily care while residents live at the community. With 200 beds, it is a larger community with more residents and staff on site.
The community is 97% occupied, so nearly all of its beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 44 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family or resident pays directly.
Overview of The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset
Conveniently located in Nesconset, NY, The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is a premiere senior care provider that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community ensures residents receive unmatched care and support with their daily living activities or recovery process by providing an exceptional team of care professionals trained to deliver an array of services. Bright and modern accommodations are offered to provide residents a comfortable healing environment that fosters quick recovery.
Dedicated to helping residents focus solely on their recovery, the community also handles the housekeeping and laundry. Fine dining with delicious and nutritious meals are offered with coffee and snacks available throughout the day to make sure residents are always full. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive all the support and services they need to recover quickly and successfully.
Overview of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
A member of the Excelsior Care Group, Highland Park in Wellsville, New York, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Tranquility surrounds the home-like setting with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing recovery. Highland Park boasts an elegant home with delightful hospitality that encourages residents to live on their terms while receiving quality service from the dedicated care staff. They excel in keeping a tight-knit relationship between the families of residents for a more personal approach and trusting relationship in making medical decisions.
Specializing in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and nursing care, benefits include medical professionals for each continuing care: podiatry, dermatology, neurological, ENT, and surgical care. Other services include social services, adult medical day care, pet therapy, restaurant-style dining, and private/semi-private bedrooms.
Overview of Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Long Beach, NY, offering skilled nursing and nursing care. Services include short-term and long-term rehabilitation, with nursing support available around the clock for adults of all ages. Specialized amputee rehabilitation can help someone adapt to life after limb loss. Short-term rehabilitation supports recovery after an illness, injury or hospital stay, while long-term rehabilitation serves residents who need continued clinical support.
Respiratory care and IV therapy are available within the center, so residents who need these treatments can receive them there. Medical, dental, podiatry and optometry services are provided, while social services, family counseling and psychiatry address related personal, family and mental health needs. The center has 278 beds, serving more residents and having more staff and programming than a small community, and its 99% occupancy rate means nearly all beds were occupied at the time represented by the figure. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the combined daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help pay for a longer stay when eligibility requirements are met, and private pay means a resident or family pays directly. The range of short-term and long-term rehabilitation, including amputee rehabilitation, may suit someone who needs skilled nursing care during recovery or adaptation after limb loss.
Beechwood Homes offers nursing home care, hospice care, independent living, and skilled nursing in Getzville, NY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care focuses on comfort for someone at the end of life. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, and short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay.
The community has 220 beds, so residents live in a larger setting with more residents and staff. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Beechwood Homes is operated by Beechwood Health Care Center. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered care or residence costs. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for residents who no longer drive. The combination of independent living, hospice care, and skilled nursing can suit a resident whose care needs may change over time without moving to another community.
Garden Care Center is a nursing home in Franklin Square, NY, offering skilled nursing and memory care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Garden Care Center may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.
Short term rehabilitation and subacute care support recovery after an illness, injury or hospital stay, while long term services provide ongoing care for residents who need continued support. Outpatient services allow care without an overnight stay, and prehab services help prepare a person for a planned procedure or treatment. The community has 150 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2h 46m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families these payment paths for eligible care and services. A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. That can support more independence outside the home.
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 471 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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