U.S. Senior-Care Directory, By the Numbers
What the CMS Care Compare nursing-home and home-health files look like across 53 states.
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.
Nursing homes by ownership
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 10851 |
| Non profit | 2908 |
| Government | 941 |
States with the most facilities
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1176 |
| California | 1164 |
| Ohio | 921 |
| Florida | 694 |
| Illinois | 667 |
| Pennsylvania | 657 |
| New York | 596 |
| Indiana | 507 |
| Missouri | 487 |
| Michigan | 423 |
Frequently asked questions
What does this cover?
14700 CMS-certified nursing homes and 12392 home-health agencies across 53 states and territories, from CMS Care Compare (May2026).
Are these ratings recommendations?
No. Every figure is the official CMS Five-Star Quality rating, a relative measure with documented limits, shown as information — never a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice.