Nursing Homes in Major Metropolitan Areas
Explore comprehensive nursing home rankings and quality data for America's 50 largest metropolitan areas. Compare facilities using SunsetWell scores, CMS ratings, and detailed quality metrics.
What You'll Find
Each metro area page provides rankings of the highest-quality nursing homes based on objective data from Medicare.gov. We analyze health inspections, staffing ratios, quality measures, and resident outcomes to help you find the best care in your city. All data is updated regularly from official CMS sources.
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
Our metro area rankings help you quickly identify the highest-quality facilities in your region. Each listing includes SunsetWell quality scores, CMS star ratings, staffing data, and recent inspection results—all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Browse by Metropolitan Area
Note: These pages show facilities within each metro area, including surrounding suburbs and counties. Select your metro to view detailed rankings, quality scores, 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 Rankings
Select Your Metro Area
Choose the metropolitan area closest to where your loved one will live, or where family can easily visit.
Review Top-Ranked Facilities
See facilities ranked by SunsetWell quality scores, which combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Compare Multiple Facilities
Add facilities to your comparison list to see detailed side-by-side quality metrics, costs, and insurance acceptance.
Tour & Verify
Always visit facilities in person, speak with staff and residents, and verify current inspection reports before making a final decision.
Need Help Choosing?
Use our personalized navigator to find facilities that match your loved one's specific needs, insurance, and location preferences.
Start Facility Navigator →Data Source: All facility data is sourced from Medicare.gov and updated regularly. SunsetWell scores are calculated using objective quality metrics including health inspection results, staffing ratios, and quality measure performance. Always verify current inspection reports and tour facilities personally before making placement decisions.