Nursing Homes in New York- Monthly Analysis & Key Metrics
Data as of April 14, 2024
Reviewed by Richard Saunders
The State Level Skilled Nursing Home Analysis Report
Recently, the Biden administration announced a goal of improving nursing home care, as highlighted in several important announcements (see the initial announcement and a subsequent announcement). While this is a commendable goal, it is not entirely clear what the best approach is for achieving it. Proposing minimum staffing levels for all nursing homes simplifies a complicated issue. Nursing Homes address a wide range of resident needs, from short-term rehabilitation to long-term care to dementia and memory issues, that require different levels of care. It also fails to address a national staffing shortage that will likely only worsen.
At NursingHomeDatabase.com, we believe that one critical element of any improvement effort is to have access to good, clear data and analysis that can help everyone understand the current state of affairs, identify trends, and track progress over time. To this end, we have built this series of reports that will try to illuminate the key metrics of nursing home performance for each state. Our reports are designed to provide valuable insights and inform policymakers, healthcare providers, and families who are interested in nursing home care.
The analysis for the state level report cards of nursing home care is primarily derived from data that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ("CMS") provides. CMS publishes weekly data about nursing home occupancy and COVID-19 infections and publishes monthly reports with ratings, staffing levels, and deficiencies.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in New York- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on April 14, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, New York has a total of 605 active skilled nursing facilities and 107,885 beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 19,677,151, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 182.39 persons in New York. There were 96,649 residents as April 14, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 89.59 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, New York has added 0 new beds and lost 122 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for New York and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.69 | 0.65 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.15 | 2.26 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.63 | 3.78 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in New York:
COVID-19 Infections in New York Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in New York there were a total of 157 new cases and 157 new deaths among residents for the week ending April 14, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in New York
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
New York lost 3 skilled nursing facilities and 122 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Northern Dutchess Res Health Care Facility, Inc | 100 |
| New York-Presbyterian / Queens T C U | 16 |
| Flushing Hospital Medical Center T C U | 6 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for New York Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in New York. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in New York
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in New York based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center T C U 8900 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY JAMAICA, NY |
0.00 |
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New York Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 26-13 21ST STREET ASTORIA, NY |
0.00 |
|
Helen Hayes Hospital R H C F 51 N RT 9W WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY |
1.33 |
|
Fox Run at Orchard Park ONE FOX RUN LANE ORCHARD PARK, NY |
1.33 |
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Windsor Park Rehab and Nursing Center 212 40 HILLSIDE AVENUE QUEENS VILLAGE, NY |
1.33 |
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Northern Westchester Hospital T C U 400 EAST MAIN STREET MOUNT KISCO, NY |
1.33 |
|
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility 55 MELROY AVENUE LACKAWANNA, NY |
1.33 |
|
Finger Lakes Center For Living 20 PARK AVENUE AUBURN, NY |
2.00 |
|
Western New York State Veterans Home 220 RICHMOND AVENUE BATAVIA, NY |
2.00 |
|
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc 89-40 135TH STREET JAMAICA, NY |
2.00 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in New York based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 918 JAMES STREET SYRACUSE, NY |
276.50 Rating Not Available |
|
Grand Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 700 WHITE PLAINS ROAD BRONX, NY |
258.00 Rating Not Available / |
|
Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2781 ROUTE 9 LIVINGSTON, NY |
217.67 |
|
Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5075 WEST SENECA TURNPIKE SYRACUSE, NY |
190.83 |
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The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Utica 1657 SUNSET AVE UTICA, NY |
162.67 |
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Golden Gate Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 191 BRADLEY AVE STATEN ISLAND, NY |
151.00 / |
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The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell 3230 CHURCH STREET VALATIE, NY |
137.00 |
|
Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Ctr 425 BEACH AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY |
134.67 Rating Not Available |
|
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility 875 JERUSALEM AVENUE UNIONDALE, NY |
117.17 |
|
Casa Promesa 308 EAST 175 STREET BRONX, NY |
116.67 |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in New York Compared to Nationwide
We have compared New York nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. New York performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.40 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.30 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 160.50 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.15 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.79 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.69 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.48 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.63 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.11 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.45 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.13 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 44.40 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 44.70 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.49 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.48 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 1.50 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 12,775.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 14.82 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.15 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 56.68 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.82 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.84 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 13.45 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.21 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.02 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 89.59 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 12.28 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 72.18 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.37 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 14.65 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 13.27 | Lower |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 9.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.39 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 78.50 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 74.62 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 20.03 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 10.06 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.71 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 0.89 | Lower |
