Who owns New York nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how New York nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 414 | 2.9 | 3.37 hrs | 31% |
| Non profit | 150 | 3.2 | 3.83 hrs | 27% |
| Government | 29 | 3.1 | 4.25 hrs | 41% |
Largest chains in New York
51% of New York nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in New York.
- Centers health care34 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Carerite centers18 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- PersOnal healthcare management18 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- UpsTate sErvices group17 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- The grand healthcare16 homes · average 1.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Elderwood15 homes · average 2.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- CasSena care13 homes · average 4.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- Hurlbut care13 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Paragon healthnet11 homes · average 4.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Benjamin landa10 homes · average 3.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- The mayer family9 homes · average 3.1 of 5 Medicare stars
- Sapphire care group8 homes · average 2.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Trinity health7 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- State of new york comptroller's office7 homes · average 4.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Archcare7 homes · average 4.0 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.