The study, conducted by healthcare staffing company Nursa, ranked New York among the top five states in the country for aging well. Researchers looked at everything from life expectancy and healthcare access to nursing home quality, walkability, air quality, and more. New York Ranks Among the Nation's BestAccording to the study, New York finished fifth overall, trailing only Hawaii, California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. New Yorkers have the fourth-longest life expectancy in the country at 79.5 years. Researchers cited the state's lower life expectancy, poor walkability, and below-average nursing home ratings as some of the biggest reasons.