New York Nursing Home FAQ
Find answers about researching nursing homes in New York, comparing Medicare ratings, reviewing inspection reports, and locating facilities by city or county.
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How can I find nursing homes near me in New York?
Search our directory by New York county, city, or facility name. Each facility page includes available contact information, bed count, ownership type, Medicare ratings, and links to official inspection information.
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Can I search for nursing homes by New York county?
Yes. You can browse nursing homes by county, including facilities in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and other communities throughout New York State.
New York City facilities may be searched within Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, and Richmond (Staten Island) counties.
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What information is available for each nursing home?
Depending on the information reported by government sources, a facility page may include:
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Facility name, address, and telephone number
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City and county
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Number of certified beds
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Ownership type
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Overall Medicare rating
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Health-inspection rating
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Staffing rating
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Latest reported inspection date
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Links to health and fire-safety inspection information
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CMS Certification Number
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Where does the nursing-home information come from?
Facility information is compiled from publicly available government data, including information published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Government records can change, so visitors should confirm important information with the facility and the appropriate government agency.
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What does a nursing home’s Medicare star rating mean?
Medicare’s Five-Star Quality Rating System generally evaluates nursing homes using health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The overall rating summarizes several measures, but it should not be the only factor used when choosing a facility.
Review the underlying inspection findings, staffing information, ownership, location, services, and recent changes at the facility.
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What is a health-inspection rating?
The health-inspection rating is based on findings from government inspections and certain complaint investigations. A lower rating may indicate more serious or more numerous deficiencies relative to other facilities, but visitors should read the underlying reports for context.
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What is a staffing rating?
The staffing rating reflects reported nursing hours and other staffing information considered by Medicare. Staffing levels can change, so families should ask a facility about its current registered-nurse, licensed-nurse, nursing-assistant, weekend, and turnover levels.
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How can I review a nursing home’s inspection reports?
Each facility page may include links to available health-inspection and fire-safety information. Select the inspection link to review records associated with that facility’s CMS Certification Number.
For a complete review, examine multiple inspections rather than relying only on the most recent report.
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What should I look for in a nursing-home inspection report?
Important items can include:
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The date and type of inspection
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The nature of each cited deficiency
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The severity and scope of the finding
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Whether residents were harmed or placed at risk
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Whether similar problems appeared in earlier reports
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The facility’s corrective action
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Complaint and fire-safety findings
A citation does not always carry the same level of seriousness. Read the complete finding and any available follow-up information.
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How often are New York nursing homes inspected?
Inspection timing varies. Nursing homes are subject to government surveys and may also be investigated following complaints or reported incidents. Check the facility’s official record for its most recently published inspection date.
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What is a CMS Certification Number?
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Does a nursing home’s ownership type matter?
A CMS Certification Number, sometimes called a CCN, is a federal identifier assigned to a Medicare- or Medicaid-certified healthcare provider. Our directory uses the CCN as a stable way to connect facility information with official government records.
Ownership may be listed as for-profit, nonprofit, or government-operated. Ownership type can be one consideration, but it does not by itself establish the quality of care at a specific facility.
Families should also examine inspections, staffing, management history, services, location, and their observations during an in-person visit.