Nursing homes in Jamaica, NY
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Jamaica has 6 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 4.2 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, above the 3.0-star New York average. Methodology.
- 6
- Certified homes
- 4.2 ★
- Well above average for NY · New York 3.0
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 1,536
- Certified beds
All 6 nursing homes in Jamaica, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapin Home for the Aging | 220 | None | |
| 2 | Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care Inc | 200 | $9K | |
| 3 | Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc | 226 | $9K | |
| 4 | Highland Care Center | 320 | None | |
| 5 | NYS Veterans Home in NYC | 250 | None | |
| 6 | Silvercrest | 320 | $25K |
Ratings in Jamaica are best read against New York and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full New York directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Jamaica
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Jamaica, NY · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.