Nursing Homes Directory

Compare 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing homes using public CMS data, including an average overall star rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers. Browse by state, county, and city.

What nursing homes do

Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Find nursing homes by state

Texas 1,177 nursing homes California 1,165 nursing homes Ohio 922 nursing homes Florida 694 nursing homes Illinois 667 nursing homes Pennsylvania 656 nursing homes New York 594 nursing homes Indiana 507 nursing homes Missouri 487 nursing homes Michigan 422 nursing homes North Carolina 419 nursing homes Iowa 388 nursing homes Georgia 356 nursing homes New Jersey 348 nursing homes Massachusetts 341 nursing homes

How to choose a nursing home

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in the United States when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Medicare-certified nursing home?
A Medicare-certified nursing home meets federal standards and participates in Medicare. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many nursing homes are in this directory?
The current CMS snapshot in this directory includes 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing homes across 53 states and territories.
How do I choose a nursing home?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed. Published star ratings and quality measures are signals, not medical advice; confirm details directly with the provider and at Medicare.gov.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-05. This directory is informational and is not medical advice.

Important disclosures

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