Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Horseheads, New York
1 of 2 nursing homes in Horseheads (50%) meet our strict criteria. The New York statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
427
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Horseheads, New York, is adequate, with two facilities available and one recommended, reflecting a 50% approval rate. Families should consider the top-rated Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc, which boasts a 5-star rating and no fines, ensuring quality care.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc (90) — Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc shines with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility emphasizes community-focused care, providing a nurturing environment with no federal fines. With a Grade A, residents enjoy high-quality services in a well-managed 122-bed setting.
The other 1 Horseheads facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
A
90
Trust Score
Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc shines with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility emphasizes community-focused care, providing a nurturing environment with no federal fines. With a Grade A, residents enjoy high-quality services in a well-managed 122-bed setting.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Horseheads Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Horseheads Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Horseheads's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Horseheads facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Horseheads avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Horseheads facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Horseheads, NY are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Horseheads (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Horseheads "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Horseheads?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.