New York · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New York
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in New York?
CMS Care Compare lists 236 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in New York, out of 593 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Brooklyn (25), Bronx (20) and New York (9). 136 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 236
- All homes in New York
- 593
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 236
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1365 stars overall
- 1844+ stars for inspections
- 924+ stars for staffing
- 214No fines or payment denials
- 156Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 71Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in New York. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for New York: nursing homes that accept medicaid in New York, nonprofit nursing homes in New York, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in New York?
236 of the 593 CMS-certified nursing homes in New York meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in New York Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at A in Allegany (5 stars), Archcare at Providence Rest in Bronx (5 stars) and Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C in Hamburg (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in New York?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. New York's Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.