Best nursing homes in Buffalo, NY
There are 8 nursing homes in Buffalo, New York certified by Medicare. Of the 8 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.3 stars, compared with 3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NY, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center
2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
Non-profit · 80 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215
Government · 390 beds
- Abuse citation
★★★★★3Average3.Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin
1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
For-profit · 95 beds · Part of The Grand Healthcare
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average4.Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility
1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203
Non-profit · 300 beds
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average5.Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
For-profit · 173 beds · Part of The Sherman Family
- Special Focus candidate
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average6.Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C
300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Sapphire Care Group
★★★★★2Below average7.Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
For-profit · 200 beds · Part of Centers Health Care
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average8.Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
200 Seventh Street, Buffalo, NY 14201
For-profit · 160 beds · Part of Centers Health Care
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | 5 | 80 | Non-profit |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | 3 | 390 | Government |
| Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin | 2 | 95 | For-profit |
| Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility | 2 | 300 | Non-profit |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 2 | 173 | For-profit |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C | 2 | 120 | For-profit |
| Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 1 | 200 | For-profit |
| Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 1 | 160 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Amherst, NY (1 · 5.4 mi)
- Cheektowaga, NY (2 · 5.4 mi)
- Tonawanda, NY (1 · 5.4 mi)
- Lackawanna, NY (1 · 5.6 mi)
- Kenmore, NY (2 · 5.7 mi)
- West Seneca, NY (1 · 5.7 mi)
- Williamsville, NY (5 · 7.9 mi)
- Getzville, NY (1 · 8.4 mi)
- Lancaster, NY (2 · 9.9 mi)
- North Tonawanda, NY (2 · 10 mi)
- Grand Island, NY (1 · 11.4 mi)
- Hamburg, NY (2 · 11.7 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Buffalo, NY?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Buffalo, New York.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Buffalo, NY?
St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Buffalo, NY have CMS warnings?
5 nursing homes here have a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin, Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility, Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)