New York · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in New York
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in New York?
CMS Care Compare lists 320 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in New York, out of 593 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Brooklyn (35), Bronx (31) and Rochester (10). 156 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 320
- All homes in New York
- 593
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 156
- Average overall stars
- 3.4
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 814+ stars for staffing
- 209Nurse turnover below the national median
- 234No fines or payment denials
- 61Nonprofit
- 318Medicaid certified
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 why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in New York, nonprofit nursing homes in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in New York?
320 of the 593 CMS-certified nursing homes in New York meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in New York Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Archcare at Providence Rest in Bronx (5 stars), Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Brooklyn (5 stars) and Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center in Roosevelt Island (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.