Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in New York

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in New York, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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New York at a Glance

601
Total Facilities
3.0
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
123
20.5%
(4-Star)
123
20.5%
(3-Star)
115
19.1%
(2-Star)
111
18.5%
(1-Star)
126
21.0%

About Nursing Homes in New York

New York has 601 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.0 stars. 123 facilities (20.5%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

All nursing homes in New York are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Browse by City in New York

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BRONX
41 facilities
BROOKLYN
40 facilities
ROCHESTER
23 facilities
NEW YORK
13 facilities
FAR ROCKAWAY
11 facilities
FLUSHING
11 facilities
STATEN ISLAND
10 facilities
BUFFALO
8 facilities

🏆 Top 10 Nursing Homes by City

See our expert rankings of the best facilities in major cities across New York.

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All Nursing Homes in New York

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Showing 601 of 601 facilities in New York

THE KNOLLS

55 GRASSLAND ROAD, VALHALLA, NY 10595

Phone: (914)989-7800

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 20 | Est. Occupancy: 74% (~5 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

JEWISH HOME OF ROCHESTER

2021 WINTON ROAD SOUTH, ROCHESTER, NY 14618

Phone: (585)427-7760

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 362 | Est. Occupancy: 85% (~56 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

ST JOSEPHS PLACE

160 EAST MAIN STREET, PORT JERVIS, NY 12771

Phone: (845)856-5351

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 46 | Est. Occupancy: 73% (~13 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL T C U

51 N ROUTE 9W, WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993

Phone: (845)786-4000

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 24 | Est. Occupancy: 74% (~6 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

BEECHWOOD HOMES

2235 MILLERSPORT HIGHWAY, GETZVILLE, NY 14068

Phone: (716)810-7000

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 272 | Est. Occupancy: 72% (~76 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

New York averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting New York facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

Critical red flags that indicate neglect, abuse, or substandard care at any facility.

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Decoding CMS Data

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