Nursing homes in Syracuse, NY
Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Syracuse, part of the Onondaga area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Syracuse nursing homes currently serve residents across Onondaga County, with six facilities presently tracked by federal oversight agencies. According to CMS Care Compare data, these locations hold an average overall rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars. While performance varies throughout ZIP codes like 13205 and 13219, UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSP AT COMMUNITY GENERAL T C U stands out as the city’s single facility to achieve a top 5-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2.2★ · 6 homesProvider mix in Syracuse
6 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Syracuse
- 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 5 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Syracuse
- 1UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSP AT COMMUNITY GENERAL T C U5.0SUNY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE · Small
- 2LORETTO HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER2.0LORETTO HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · Large
- 3JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK2.0JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC. · Large
- 4ST CAMILLUS RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY2.0ST. CAMILLUS RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY · Large
- 5CENTRAL PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER1.0UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · Large
- 6BISHOP REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER1.0CLINTON SQUARE OPERATIONS LLC · Large
All homes in Syracuse
| UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSP AT COMMUNITY GENERAL T C U SUNY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE · Small · Government | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| LORETTO HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER LORETTO HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| ST CAMILLUS RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY ST. CAMILLUS RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CENTRAL PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| BISHOP REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER CLINTON SQUARE OPERATIONS LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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