Last Updated: October 2026

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in New York

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in New York, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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New York at a Glance

1,026
Total Facilities
3.1
Average Rating
0.72
Avg RN Hours/Day
40.5%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
236
23.0%
(4-Star)
188
18.3%
(3-Star)
190
18.5%
(2-Star)
215
21.0%
(1-Star)
164
16.0%

About Nursing Homes in New York

New York has 1,026 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.1 stars. 236 facilities (23.0%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%. Facilities in New York average 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, exceeding the national average of 0.64 hours.

Staff turnover averages 40.5% across New York facilities, below the national average of 46.8%. Lower turnover rates are associated with better continuity of care and higher quality ratings.

All nursing homes in New York are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Nursing Home Costs in New York

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Statewide Average

Nursing home costs in New York average $484-$512 per day ($14,520-$15,360/month) for skilled nursing care, which is 52% above the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents.

Cost Variation by Metro Area

We have city-level cost data for 13 metro areas in New York. Costs can vary significantly by location:

Albany
$450-$480/day ($13,500-$14,400/month)
Binghamton
$463-$475/day ($13,890-$14,250/month)
Buffalo
$462-$511/day ($13,860-$15,330/month)
Elmira
$473-$473/day ($14,190-$14,190/month)
Glens Falls
$428-$450/day ($12,840-$13,500/month)
Ithaca
$482-$482/day ($14,460-$14,460/month)

+ 7 more metro areas with cost data

All Nursing Homes in New York

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One Kendal Way, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

Phone: (914)922-1000

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 26 | Est. Occupancy: 98% (~1 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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How Does New York Compare?

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National State Rankings

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Strong RN Staffing

New York averages 0.72 RN hours/day, above the national average of 0.64 hours.

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Low Staff Turnover

New York's 40.5% turnover is below the national average of 46.8%.

📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.