Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Buffalo, NY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NY

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jun 2026

We analyzed

11 homes

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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, NY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.2/ 5

Avg Staffing Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, NY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.4/ 5

Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, NY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


Schofield Residence Nursing Facility	NH ADC HC HOS PC SNF	Buffalo (Elmwood North)	120 Facility 120 NY AVG 160 Rank #408 / 739	85.3% Facility 85.3% NY AVG 87.1 Rank #332 / 410	-2%	4.10 Facility 4.10 NY AVG 3.58 Rank #70 / 394	-69%	+14%	$0 Facility $0 NY AVG $67.6k Rank #1 / 402	-	15 Facility 15 NY AVG 18.5 Rank #163 / 401	3.8 Facility 3.8 NY AVG 5.1 Rank #116 / 401	-	102	-	60 Facility 60 NY AVG 63 Rank #693 / 1169	James Cambell	$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $32.0M Rank #230 / 388	$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $10.7M Rank #251 / 388	57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG 37% Rank #271 / 388	335603
Terrace View Long-Term Care	NH PC SNF	Buffalo (East Side)	390 Facility 390 NY AVG 160 Rank #27 / 739	97.6% Facility 97.6% NY AVG 87.1 Rank #80 / 410	+12%	5.21 Facility 5.21 NY AVG 3.58 Rank #13 / 394	+31%	+45%	$47.5k Facility $47.5k NY AVG $67.6k Rank #354 / 402	-	15 Facility 15 NY AVG 18.5 Rank #163 / 401	5.0 Facility 5.0 NY AVG 5.1 Rank #212 / 401	-	381	-	46 Facility 46 NY AVG 63 Rank #811 / 1169	-	-	-	-	335650
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Delaware Park	NH RC SNF	Buffalo (Elmwood Village)	95 Facility 95 NY AVG 160 Rank #517 / 739	96.9% Facility 96.9% NY AVG 87.1 Rank #109 / 410	+11%	3.28 Facility 3.28 NY AVG 3.58 Rank #186 / 394	-40%	-8%	$0 Facility $0 NY AVG $67.6k Rank #1 / 402	-	19 Facility 19 NY AVG 18.5 Rank #231 / 401	4.8 Facility 4.8 NY AVG 5.1 Rank #202 / 401	-	92	-	0 Facility 0 NY AVG 63 Rank #1154 / 1169	Elliot Strauss	$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $32.0M Rank #365 / 388	$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $10.7M Rank #332 / 388	74.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 74.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG 37% Rank #24 / 388	335640
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	NH SNF	Buffalo (Lakeview)	160 Facility 160 NY AVG 160 Rank #295 / 739	90.6% Facility 90.6% NY AVG 87.1 Rank #277 / 410	+4%	3.29 Facility 3.29 NY AVG 3.58 Rank #186 / 394	-30%	-8%	$10.9k Facility $10.9k NY AVG $67.6k Rank #320 / 402	66 Facility 66 NY AVG 83 Rank #554 / 608	32 Facility 32 NY AVG 18.5 Rank #360 / 401	8.0 Facility 8.0 NY AVG 5.1 Rank #351 / 401	1	145	-	89 Facility 89 NY AVG 63 Rank #285 / 1169	Denise Marciano	$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $32.0M Rank #282 / 388	$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $10.7M Rank #254 / 388	37.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 37.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG 37% Rank #117 / 388	335437
Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	NH SNF	Buffalo (Masten Park)	200 Facility 200 NY AVG 160 Rank #166 / 739	95.0% Facility 95.0% NY AVG 87.1 Rank #174 / 410	+9%	4.43 Facility 4.43 NY AVG 3.58 Rank #49 / 394	-39%	+24%	$139.7k Facility $139.7k NY AVG $67.6k Rank #385 / 402	63 Facility 63 NY AVG 83 Rank #587 / 608	36 Facility 36 NY AVG 18.5 Rank #366 / 401	6.0 Facility 6.0 NY AVG 5.1 Rank #281 / 401	3	190	-	76 Facility 76 NY AVG 63 Rank #514 / 1169	David Denny	$29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $32.0M Rank #182 / 388	$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG $10.7M Rank #218 / 388	28.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 28.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 NY AVG 37% Rank #331 / 388	335638

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

Includes
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
QM Rating
Long-Stay QM
Short-Stay QM

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Includes
Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
RN vs State
Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
RN Turnover

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
Citations
Citations/Inspection
Severe Citations
Fines
Accreditations

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

Includes
Occupancy vs State
Avg Length of Stay
Revenue
Payroll %
Years in Operation
Admin Tenure

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

Includes
Walk Score
BBB Rating

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What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New York Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 11 nursing homes in Buffalo, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Buffalo, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Buffalo, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Buffalo, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.