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CMS 5-Star Nursing Homes by State

The nursing homes that CMS rates 5 stars overall — its highest rating — in every U.S. state. Reported exactly as CMS publishes it.

3,030 rated 5 stars by CMS49 statesCMS data · updated 2026-08-03
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How these lists are built. Each state page lists the nursing homes meeting one explicit CMS threshold — an overall rating of 5 stars. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers.

At a glance

Across the states covered here, CMS assigns its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 3,030 of 14,512 rated nursing homes (about 21%). Choose a state to see its 5-star facilities, their component ratings, and ownership. SeniorCareRating.com reports CMS’s ratings and adds no ranking of its own.
Rated 5 stars by CMS
3,030
across covered states
Share of rated facilities
21%
of 14,512 rated
States covered
49
Our own ratings
0
we never rank providers

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Each state lists the nursing homes CMS rates 5 stars, with component ratings and ownership.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CMS 5-star nursing homes are there in the United States?

CMS assigns its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 3,030 of the 14,512 rated nursing homes covered here (about 21%). Pick a state below to see its 5-star facilities.

Does this site pick or recommend the best nursing homes?

No. These lists are the facilities CMS itself rates 5 stars overall. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers — it reports CMS's own ratings exactly as published.

Why isn't every state listed?

A dedicated state page is only published where CMS rates enough facilities 5 stars to support a substantive state analysis. Where fewer qualify, use the state's nursing-home page and the 5-star search filter instead.

Methodology and limits
These pages list the nursing homes CMS rates 5 stars overall, by state, from the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Inclusion is based solely on the CMS overall star rating; SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.