Worth Considering
9
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in New York, New York
9 of 13 nursing homes in New York (69%) meet our strict criteria. The New York statewide average is 29%.
9 recommended · 2 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
4.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
4,411
across 13 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
1 Grade F
$194,928 in combined fines
Zero Fines
10
/13
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 9?
The nursing home market in New York, New York, is strong, with 69% of the 13 facilities recommended for care. Families should note that while there is a top-rated facility, New Gouverneur Hospital S N F, two facilities have a total of $189,628 in fines, warranting caution.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 NEW GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL S N F (93) — New Gouverneur Hospital S N F stands out with a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating. This government-run facility prioritizes community health with 295 beds and has maintained a perfect record with $0 fines.
- 2 FORT TRYON CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING (90) — Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating. With 205 beds, this for-profit facility combines quality care and a commitment to rehabilitation, ensuring residents receive exceptional support.
- 3 NEW EAST SIDE NURSING HOME (90) — New East Side Nursing Home excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a stellar CMS 5★ rating. With only 58 beds, this for-profit partnership facility provides personalized care and attention, making it a top choice for residents seeking comfort and quality.
- 4 ST MARYS CENTER INC (90) — St Marys Center Inc is a commendable non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating. With 39 beds, it focuses on community welfare and provides compassionate care, ensuring each resident receives individualized attention.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 5 MARY MANNING WALSH NURSING HOME CO INC (88) — Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home Co Inc has a Trust Score of 88/100 and a solid CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 362 beds, it emphasizes a community-centric approach, offering quality care and support for its residents.
- 6 AMSTERDAM NURSING HOME CORP (1992) (88) — Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp (1992) boasts a Trust Score of 88/100 and a commendable CMS 5★ rating. This non-profit facility with 409 beds is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and high-quality care for its residents.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 7 THE RIVERSIDE (78) — The Riverside offers a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. Though a for-profit facility with 520 beds, it aims to provide a comfortable living experience, continuing to improve its services despite a lower score.
- 8 TERENCE CARDINAL COOKE HEALTH CARE CENTER (73) — Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center has a Trust Score of 73/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 679 beds, it strives to offer quality care, though it is working to enhance its services for better resident satisfaction.
- 9 HARLEM CTR FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION, L L C (70) — Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. This for-profit facility with 200 beds is focused on providing care, but there is room for improvement in service quality and resident experience.
The other 4 New York facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $194K.
Recommended
New Gouverneur Hospital S N F stands out with a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating. This government-run facility prioritizes community health with 295 beds and has maintained a perfect record with $0 fines.
Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a top-tier CMS 5★ rating. With 205 beds, this for-profit facility combines quality care and a commitment to rehabilitation, ensuring residents receive exceptional support.
New East Side Nursing Home excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a stellar CMS 5★ rating. With only 58 beds, this for-profit partnership facility provides personalized care and attention, making it a top choice for residents seeking comfort and quality.
St Marys Center Inc is a commendable non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating. With 39 beds, it focuses on community welfare and provides compassionate care, ensuring each resident receives individualized attention.
Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home Co Inc has a Trust Score of 88/100 and a solid CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 362 beds, it emphasizes a community-centric approach, offering quality care and support for its residents.
Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp (1992) boasts a Trust Score of 88/100 and a commendable CMS 5★ rating. This non-profit facility with 409 beds is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and high-quality care for its residents.
The Riverside offers a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. Though a for-profit facility with 520 beds, it aims to provide a comfortable living experience, continuing to improve its services despite a lower score.
Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center has a Trust Score of 73/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 679 beds, it strives to offer quality care, though it is working to enhance its services for better resident satisfaction.
Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. This for-profit facility with 200 beds is focused on providing care, but there is room for improvement in service quality and resident experience.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | New York Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 3 Have fines totaling $194,928
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions New York 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?"
New York's city average is 4.2 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 13 New York facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; New York avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
New York 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 New York, NY are recommended?
9 of 13 nursing homes in New York (69%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in New York "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 New York?
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.