RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in New York (2026)

The top 25 of 593 CMS-certified nursing homes in New York, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

5960.9 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$76K+$6K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrooklyn, NY

Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing And Rehab Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
320 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above New York avg of 3.0

594 Albany AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11203

(718) 245-7000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Haverstraw, NY

Helen Hayes Hospital R H C F

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
25 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above New York avg of 3.0

51 N Rt 9wWest Haverstraw, NY 10993

(845) 786-4000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Haverstraw, NY

Helen Hayes Hospital T C U

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
24 BedsInspected May 2018

Above New York avg of 3.0

51 N Route 9wWest Haverstraw, NY 10993

(845) 786-4000

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeStonybrook, NY

Long Island State Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
350 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above New York avg of 3.0

100 Patriots RoadStonybrook, NY 11790

(631) 444-8500

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeSyracuse, NY

Upstate University Hosp At Community General T C U

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
20 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above New York avg of 3.0

4900 Broad RoadSyracuse, NY 13215

(315) 492-5786

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeBatavia, NY

Western New York State Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
126 BedsInspected Nov 2023

Above New York avg of 3.0

220 Richmond AvenueBatavia, NY 14020

(585) 345-2076

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeRoosevelt Island, NY

Coler Rehabilitation And Nursing Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
815 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above New York avg of 3.0

900 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044

(212) 848-6000

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew York, NY

New Gouverneur Hospital S N F

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
295 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above New York avg of 3.0

227 Madison StreetNew York, NY 10002

(212) 441-5023

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarsaw, NY

Wyoming County Community Hospital S N F

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
138 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Above New York avg of 3.0

400 North Main StreetWarsaw, NY 14569

(585) 786-2233

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in New York

#12of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 12 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.4%

    About 10% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.5 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover40.5%

    About 13% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for New York →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in New York?

New York has 596 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 593 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in New York?

Nursing homes in New York average 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in New York is penalized?

Among New York nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $76K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does New York compare with the national average?

New York averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $76K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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