Adult Care Facility Quarterly Census and Capacity Reports for New York State, 2013-Present

Quarterly self-reported data from 2013 to the present on demographics and bed availability in New York State's Adult Care Facilities. The dataset, provided by health.data.ny.gov, includes columns for admissions, discharges, census by age and gender, and certified capacity for various facility types. Information is submitted by facility operators under state regulations and is not audited by the Department.

Use Cases

• Analyzing seasonal trends in facility occupancy using Beginning Census, End Census, and Reporting Quarter.
• Modeling regional disparities in bed capacity using County, Total Capacity (Certified), and ALP Capacity (Certified).
• Forecasting demand for specialized care by age group using # of Residents Age 81+, # of Residents Age 66-80, and SNALR Capacity (Certified).
• Tracking facility-level admission and discharge flows using Total Admissions, Total Discharges, and Reporting Organization.

Strengths

• Provides a long-term time series from 2013 to the present, enabling longitudinal analysis.
• Includes 24 distinct columns covering demographic breakdowns, capacity types, and operational metrics.
• Data is updated quarterly, with the last update recorded on 2025-01-03.

Limitations

• Data is self-reported and unaudited, as explicitly stated in the description, which may affect accuracy.
• Row count and total dataset size are unknown, limiting suitability assessment for large-scale modeling.
• Some entries are redacted (R) or marked as Not Available (N/A), which may create data gaps.

Provenance

Source

health.data.ny.gov

Collection Method

Self-reported quarterly statistical information reports submitted by licensed Adult Care Facility operators.

Time Range

2013 to present

Freshness

Updated quarterly; last updated 2025-01-03 19:33:17.

Geography

New York State, United States (by County)