Nursing homes in New York
How CMS rates the state's 596 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 596
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 593
- of 596
- Counties
- 60
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How New York compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How New York's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 133 | 22.3% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 108 | 18.1% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 110 | 18.5% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 138 | 23.2% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 104 | 17.4% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 3 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Total | 596 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 596 CMS-certified nursing homes in New York; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
New York’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 2★: 23.2% of the state’s facilities against 20.5% nationally (+2.7 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 55% of the state’s 596 nursing homes, across 60 counties in total.
- Queens County57 · 10%Search →
- Bronx County44 · 7%Search →
- Westchester County42 · 7%Search →
- Suffolk County41 · 7%Search →
- Kings County40 · 7%Search →
- Nassau County36 · 6%Search →
- Erie County34 · 6%Search →
- Monroe County32 · 5%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in New York?
This dataset includes 596 CMS-certified nursing homes across 60 counties in New York, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Queens County, Bronx County, Westchester County, Suffolk County, Kings County.
How are New York nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 133 are rated 5 stars, 104 are rated 1 star, and 3 are not rated by CMS.
How does New York compare with the national dataset?
593 of 596 New York facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in New York with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.