New York · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in New York
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in New York?
CMS Care Compare lists 588 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New York, out of 593 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Bronx (41), Brooklyn (40) and Rochester (23). 232 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 588
- All homes in New York
- 593
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 232
- Average overall stars
- 3.0
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 586Also Medicare certified
- 148Nonprofit
- 26Government-owned
- 403No fines or payment denials
- 135Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in New York, nonprofit nursing homes in New York, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in New York?
588 of the 593 CMS-certified nursing homes in New York meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are New York's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
New York lists an asset limit of $32,396 (SSI-related resource level, household of one, effective January 1, 2026) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.