Nursing homes in Rochester, NY
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Rochester has 23 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, in line with the 3.0-star New York average. Methodology.
- 23
- Certified homes
- 2.9 ★
- About average for NY · New York 3.0
- 5
- Five-star homes
- 4,046
- Certified beds
All 23 nursing homes in Rochester, ranked
Ratings in Rochester 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 Rochester
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, Rochester, NY · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.