2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in New York

Top 25 nursing homes in New York ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

597 total facilities3.1 avg rating3 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
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ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

BAYSIDE, New York

Score: 96/1005/5 CMS124 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
A

DR SUSAN SMITH MCKINNEY NURSING AND REHAB CENTER

BROOKLYN, New York

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS320 bedsGovernment - City/county
#3
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SUNSHINE CHILDREN'S HOME AND REHAB CENTER

OSSINING, New York

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS122 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#4
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ELIZABETH SETON CHILDREN'S CENTER

YONKERS, New York

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS169 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#5
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HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL T C U

WEST HAVERSTRAW, New York

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS24 bedsGovernment - State
#6
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HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL R H C F

WEST HAVERSTRAW, New York

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS25 bedsGovernment - State
#7
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THE STEVEN AND ALEXANDRA COHEN PED L T C PAVILION

VALHALLA, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS24 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
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UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSP AT COMMUNITY GENERAL T C U

SYRACUSE, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS20 bedsGovernment - State
#9
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THE KNOLLS

VALHALLA, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS20 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#10
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Edna Tina Wilson Living Center

Rochester, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS120 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#11
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MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU T C U

OCEANSIDE, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS20 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#12
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NEW YORK CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING

ASTORIA, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS280 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#13
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PARKER JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE & REHAB

NEW HYDE PARK, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS527 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
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FATHER BAKER MANOR

ORCHARD PARK, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS160 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#15
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Jewish Home of Rochester

Rochester, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS362 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#16
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MCAULEY RESIDENCE

KENMORE, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS160 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#17
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JEFFERSON'S FERRY

SOUTH SETAUKET, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#18
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NOTTINGHAM R H C F

JAMESVILLE, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#19
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BEECHWOOD HOMES

GETZVILLE, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS272 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#20
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Maplewood Nursing Home Inc

Webster, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS74 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#21
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Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital SNF/HRF

Bath, New York

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS120 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#22
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ST MARYS CENTER INC

NEW YORK, New York

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS39 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#23
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COLER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, New York

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS815 bedsGovernment - City
#24
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NEW GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL S N F

NEW YORK, New York

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS295 bedsGovernment - City
#25
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PECONIC LANDING AT SOUTHOLD

GREENPORT, New York

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS66 bedsNon profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in New York

New York has 597 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in New York is 3.1 out of 5 stars. There are currently 3 Special Focus Facilities in New York — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in New York by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in New York?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, ST MARYS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN in BAYSIDE is the highest-rated nursing home in New York with a grade of A (score: 96/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in New York?

There are 597 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New York. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in New York?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in New York?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in New York is 3.1 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.