Best-Rated Nursing Homes in New York, NY (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in New York, NY, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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New East Side Nursing Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 26 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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St Mary's Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 06 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 20 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 43 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Amsterdam Nursing Home (1992)
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 24 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 22 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $5,300 in the last three years.
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The Riverside
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 2 hr 55 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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New Gouverneur Hospital SNF
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 21 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 23 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Isabella Geriatric Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 13 min a day with each resident (New York average 3 hr 38 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,422 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in New York, NY
What is the best-rated nursing home in New York, NY?
By Medicare’s ratings, New East Side Nursing Home ranks first in New York, NY, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in New York, NY?
13 homes in New York, NY qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in New York, NY, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data