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Nursing homes in Westchester County, New York
Westchester County, New York, has 42 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 6,704 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 917 health deficiencies over three cycles, 13.7 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $807K across 13 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Westchester County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 42 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 13.7 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $807K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 54 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 53 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 49 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 48 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 46 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 30 |
| Non profit | 11 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Carerite Centers (6), Epic Healthcare Management (3), Infinite Care (3), Paragon Healthnet (2), Personal Healthcare Management (2), Excelsior Care Group (1), Center Management Group (1), Centers Health Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Westchester County, New York?
42 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 6,704 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Westchester County have the highest CMS ratings?
Cortlandt Healthcare (5 stars), Elizabeth Seton Children'S Center (5 stars), Kendal On Hudson (5 stars)
How do Westchester County nursing homes compare with New York?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 13.7 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.