New York: CMS Rating Breakdown
New York State currently has 596 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services figures for the current rating cycle. The state's average Five-Star overall rating across these facilities stands at 3.05 out of 5 stars. The nursing home landscape in the state comprises 412 for-profit facilities, 155 nonprofit facilities, and 29 government-operated facilities.
The Five-Star rating system, while useful as a broad indicator of facility performance, has documented limitations. A statewide average rating should not be interpreted as a judgment on any individual facility's quality or suitability. The rating is relative in nature and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. When making decisions about a specific nursing home, prospective residents and their families should consult the facility's individual Care Compare profile on the CMS website and review per-facility pages to obtain comprehensive, facility-specific information that reflects current conditions and performance metrics.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 412 |
| Non Profit | 155 |
| Government | 29 |