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Nursing Homes in Major Metropolitan Areas
Explore nursing-home data for America's 50 largest metropolitan areas. Compare SunsetWell evidence composites, CMS ratings, staffing, inspections, and clinical measures.
What You'll Find
Each metro page organizes Medicare-certified nursing homes using public CMS data. Review health inspections, staffing ratios, clinical measures, and the SunsetWell evidence composite, then verify current services and fit directly with each facility.
Why Metropolitan Area Matters
When searching for nursing home care, location is critical. Urban and suburban areas often have more facility options, specialized services, and easier access for family visits. Metropolitan areas typically offer:
- More Options: Higher concentration of facilities allows for better comparison and choice
- Specialized Care: Urban facilities often have specialized units for memory care, ventilator care, or post-stroke rehabilitation
- Family Access: Easier for loved ones to visit regularly, which significantly impacts resident well-being
- Medical Resources: Proximity to major hospitals and medical specialists
- Competition Drives Quality: More facilities in an area typically leads to better overall quality as providers compete
Metro pages make it easier to compare facilities under one consistent method. Each nursing-home listing can include a SunsetWell evidence composite, CMS star ratings, staffing data, and recent inspection results. No single score identifies the right facility for every resident.
Browse by Metropolitan Area
Note: These pages show facilities within each metro area, including surrounding suburbs and counties. Select your metro to compare evidence composites, CMS ratings, and facility information.
- New York–Newark–Jersey CityNew York, NY
- Los Angeles–Long Beach–AnaheimLos Angeles, CA
- Chicago–Naperville–ElginChicago, IL
- Dallas–Fort Worth–ArlingtonDallas, TX
- Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar LandHouston, TX
- Washington–Arlington–AlexandriaWashington, DC
- Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm BeachMiami, FL
- Philadelphia–Camden–WilmingtonPhiladelphia, PA
- Atlanta–Sandy Springs–AlpharettaAtlanta, GA
- Phoenix–Mesa–ChandlerPhoenix, AZ
- Boston–Cambridge–NewtonBoston, MA
- San Francisco–Oakland–BerkeleySan Francisco, CA
- Riverside–San Bernardino–OntarioRiverside, CA
- Detroit–Warren–DearbornDetroit, MI
- Seattle–Tacoma–BellevueSeattle, WA
- Minneapolis–St. Paul–BloomingtonMinneapolis, MN
- San Diego–Chula Vista–CarlsbadSan Diego, CA
- Tampa–St. Petersburg–ClearwaterTampa, FL
- Denver–Aurora–LakewoodDenver, CO
- Baltimore–Columbia–TowsonBaltimore, MD
- St. LouisSt. Louis, MO
- Charlotte–Concord–GastoniaCharlotte, NC
- Orlando–Kissimmee–SanfordOrlando, FL
- San Antonio–New BraunfelsSan Antonio, TX
- Portland–Vancouver–HillsboroPortland, OR
- Sacramento–Roseville–FolsomSacramento, CA
- PittsburghPittsburgh, PA
- Las Vegas–Henderson–ParadiseLas Vegas, NV
- Austin–Round Rock–GeorgetownAustin, TX
- CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
- Kansas CityKansas City, MO
- ColumbusColumbus, OH
- Cleveland–ElyriaCleveland, OH
- Indianapolis–Carmel–AndersonIndianapolis, IN
- San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa ClaraSan Jose, CA
- Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–FranklinNashville, TN
- Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport NewsVirginia Beach, VA
- Providence–WarwickProvidence, RI
- Milwaukee–WaukeshaMilwaukee, WI
- JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL
- MemphisMemphis, TN
- Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK
- Louisville/Jefferson CountyLouisville, KY
- RichmondRichmond, VA
- New Orleans–MetairieNew Orleans, LA
- Hartford–East Hartford–MiddletownHartford, CT
- Raleigh–CaryRaleigh, NC
- Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City, UT
- Birmingham–HooverBirmingham, AL
- Buffalo–CheektowagaBuffalo, NY
How to Use Metro Comparisons
1
Select Your Metro Area
Choose the metropolitan area closest to where your loved one will live, or where family can easily visit.
2
Review the Evidence
See SunsetWell composites alongside health inspections, staffing, clinical measures, and CMS ratings.
3
Compare Multiple Facilities
Add facilities to your comparison list to see detailed side-by-side quality metrics, costs, and insurance acceptance.
4
Tour & Verify
Always visit facilities in person, speak with staff and residents, and verify current inspection reports before making a final decision.
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Start Facility Navigator →Data Source: Facility evidence comes from Medicare.gov and is updated with CMS data refreshes. SunsetWell composites combine public inputs including health inspection results, staffing ratios, and clinical measures. The composite is descriptive, not a forecast. Always verify current inspection reports and tour facilities personally before making placement decisions.