592 nursing homes in New York
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 592
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 111,253
- for profit
- 70%
How New York nursing homes rate
CMS rates 589 of New York's 592 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 136 |
| 4 of 5 | 108 |
| 3 of 5 | 115 |
| 2 of 5 | 114 |
| 1 of 5 | 116 |
| Not rated | 3 |
The top-rated nursing homes in New York
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center | Ossining | 5 of 5 | 122 |
| Syracuse Home Association | Baldwinsville | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home | Hollis | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| Fox Run at Orchard Park | Orchard Park | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Jefferson's Ferry | South Setauket | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Helen Hayes Hospital R H C F | West Haverstraw | 5 of 5 | 25 |
| Helen Hayes Hospital T C U | West Haverstraw | 5 of 5 | 24 |
| The Steven And Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion | Valhalla | 5 of 5 | 24 |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U | Oceanside | 5 of 5 | 20 |
| The Knolls | Valhalla | 5 of 5 | 20 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in New York.
- Bronx 41 homes
- Brooklyn 40 homes
- Rochester 23 homes
- New York 14 homes
- Far Rockaway 12 homes
- Flushing 11 homes
- Staten Island 10 homes
- Buffalo 8 homes
- Syracuse 7 homes
- Jamaica 6 homes
- New Rochelle 6 homes
- Utica 6 homes
- Albany 5 homes
- Rome 5 homes
- Troy 5 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 416 | 70% |
| Non-profit | 149 | 25% |
| Government | 27 | 5% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, New York's homes were cited for 4,766 deficiencies, an average of 8.1 each. 13 had none. 187 homes were fined $13,965,084 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
52 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 3 are special focus facilities and 15 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about New York
How many nursing homes are in New York?
592 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in New York?
We don't pick one. Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center in Ossining tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in New York?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $15,528 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.