While national occupancy is vulnerable, NY State median occupancy is above 94 percent. 

The ten most common deficiencies represent 45 percent of all deficiencies statewide.  

The average number of deficiencies per home decreased in six of seven NYS regions.  

Median nursing home occupancy is 94.1 percent statewide.

Statewide 2016 nursing home occupancy percentages by facility.  

LeadingAge NY has compiled the most commonly cited nursing home deficiencies through September 2016. 

LeadingAge NY has updated data showing average number of deficiencies in New York state by region.

The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care, a public-private coalition that includes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), consumers, advocacy organizations, providers and professional associations, has exceeded its goal of a 15% reduction in the use of antipyschotic medications in long-stay nursing home residents.