Three New York nursing homes have ranked among the best in the nation, according to Newsweek.
The Jewish Home in Brighton, New York, topped the list of “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026,” as did two nursing homes on Long Island, according to Newsweek, a weekly news magazine.
According to the publication, the list features 1,200 nursing homes across 33 states, according to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and is intended to assist older adults and their families as they consider long-term care options.
Facilities, according to Newsweek’s Global Editor-in-Chief Nancy Cooper, were selected after the publication considered performance data, recommendations of medical professionals, accreditations and resident satisfaction.
Here are New York’s top nursing homes in the small, mid and large categories, according to the weekly publication.
The Jewish Home
The Jewish Home on South Winton Road in Brighton.
The Jewish Home on South Winton Road in Brighton topped the list among the largest facilities considered – with more than 150 beds, according to Newsweek.
This year marks the fifth consecutive year that The Jewish Home was on the list, and the second straight year that the facility ranked first in New York.
Michele Schirano, Senior Vice President and Administrator at Jewish Home, said that the honor ” is a testament to the high level of medical care and compassion we provide at Jewish Home.”
The Jewish Home — also previously known as Jewish Senior Life — offers independent living, assisted living and long-term care are all on one campus.
According to its website, it is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in Rochester. The facility has 362 certified beds and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
The Jewish Home has been operating in the region for more than a century, since 1920. The facility is in the process of expanding with the construction of a 90-unit apartment complex and 35 independent living cottages, according to the center’s website.
Belair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Located in North Bellmore, Nassau County, Belair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center topped the list among the mid-sized facilities considered — with 100 to 149 beds, according to Newsweek.
According to its website, Belair offers short-term and long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living and memory care services.
There are 102 certified beds in the facility, which accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is not a continuing care retirement community.
Jefferson’s Ferry
Located in South Setauket, Suffolk County, Jefferson’s Ferry topped the list among facilities with 50-99 beds, the smallest facilities considered for the list.
The center, according to its website offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and other services. There are 60 certified beds in the facility, which accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
The facility, which opened in 2001, is a continuing care retirement community.
America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026
To see the full Newsweek list, go to rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-nursing-homes-2026.
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