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Compare Nursing Homes around Buffalo (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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| Edison Home Health Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buffalo (Leroy) | 80
Facility
80
NY AVG
185
Rank
#587 / 752 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
88.3% | - | 4.77
Facility
4.77
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#22 / 388 | -7% | +33% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 395 | 9
Facility
9
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#55 / 394 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#59 / 394 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
0.4 | 75 |
74
Facility
74
NY AVG
62
Rank
#538 / 1167 | - | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
$32.0M | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
$10.7M | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
37% | 335419 | ||||
| Terrace View Long-Term Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buffalo (East Side) | 390
Facility
390
NY AVG
185
Rank
#27 / 752 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
88.3% | - | 5.21
Facility
5.21
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#13 / 388 | +31% | +45% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 395 | 15
Facility
15
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#165 / 394 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#213 / 394 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
0.4 | 379 |
46
Facility
46
NY AVG
62
Rank
#810 / 1167 | - | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
$32.0M | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
$10.7M | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
37% | 335650 | ||||
| Schofield Residence Nursing Facility |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buffalo (Elmwood North) | 120
Facility
120
NY AVG
185
Rank
#417 / 752 |
99.9%
Facility
99.9%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#8 / 433 | +13% | 4.10
Facility
4.10
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#74 / 388 | -69% | +14% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 395 | 15
Facility
15
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#165 / 394 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#117 / 394 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
0.4 | 105 |
60
Facility
60
NY AVG
62
Rank
#691 / 1167 | James Cambell | $25.6M
Facility
$25.6M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#225 / 383 | $11.2M
Facility
$11.2M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#243 / 383 | 43.9%
Facility
43.9%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#263 / 383 | 335603 | ||||
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Delaware Park |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buffalo (Elmwood Village) | 95
Facility
95
NY AVG
185
Rank
#528 / 752 |
92.1%
Facility
92.1%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#217 / 433 | +4% | 3.28
Facility
3.28
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#191 / 388 | -40% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 395 | 19
Facility
19
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#233 / 394 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#203 / 394 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
0.4 | 88 |
0
Facility
0
NY AVG
62
Rank
#1152 / 1167 | Elliot Strauss | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#357 / 383 | $7.5M
Facility
$7.5M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#322 / 383 | 67.9%
Facility
67.9%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#26 / 383 | 335640 | ||||
| Sheridan Manor Nursing Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tonawanda Town (Sheridan Drive) | 44
Facility
44
NY AVG
185
Rank
#705 / 752 |
87.1%
Facility
87.1%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#300 / 433 | -1% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#60 / 388 | -71% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 395 | 14
Facility
14
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#148 / 394 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#322 / 394 | -
Facility
-
NY AVG
0.4 | 40 |
77
Facility
77
NY AVG
62
Rank
#498 / 1167 | - | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#370 / 383 | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#379 / 383 | 34.6%
Facility
34.6%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#355 / 383 | 335366 | ||||
| Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buffalo (Masten Park) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
185
Rank
#172 / 752 |
94.0%
Facility
94.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#165 / 433 | +6% | 4.43
Facility
4.43
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#51 / 388 | -39% | +24% | $156.2k
Facility
$156.2k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#381 / 395 | 36
Facility
36
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#361 / 394 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#280 / 394 | 3
Facility
3
NY AVG
0.4 | 188 |
76
Facility
76
NY AVG
62
Rank
#512 / 1167 | David Denny | $32.9M
Facility
$32.9M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#177 / 383 | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#210 / 383 | 39.1%
Facility
39.1%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#320 / 383 | 335638 | ||||
| Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buffalo (Lakeview) | 160
Facility
160
NY AVG
185
Rank
#301 / 752 |
90.6%
Facility
90.6%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#253 / 433 | +3% | 3.29
Facility
3.29
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#191 / 388 | -30% | -8% | $10.9k
Facility
$10.9k
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#316 / 395 | 32
Facility
32
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#357 / 394 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#346 / 394 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
0.4 | 153 |
89
Facility
89
NY AVG
62
Rank
#286 / 1167 | Denise Marciano | $20.6M
Facility
$20.6M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#277 / 383 | $11.0M
Facility
$11.0M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#246 / 383 | 53.5%
Facility
53.5%
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#117 / 383 | 335437 |
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Delaware Park is a distinguished provider of comprehensive healthcare services, boasting a full spectrum of premium care delivered by a dedicated team of seasoned professionals. Their commitment to excellence goes beyond expertise, encompassing state-of-the-art resources and cutting-edge equipment that empower individuals to achieve optimal outcomes during their stay.
With a wealth of experience and extensive training, their staff is equipped to offer exceptional care to our valued guests. At The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Delaware Park, they are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and success of our guests every step of the way.
Catering to Erie and Niagara counties in New York State, Schofield Residence Nursing Facility is an esteemed independent and not-for-profit senior community. This exceptional assisted living community is a beacon of quality care, encompassing short-term rehabilitation, home care, adult day health care, and skilled nursing services. With its roots tracing back to 1910, Schofield remains committed to delivering care precisely when and where it’s needed.
Nestled in the serene residential neighborhood of Kenmore, New York, Schofield Residence accommodates 120 residents in a welcoming environment. Complementing its remarkable offerings, the Home Health teams extend a wide array of comprehensive services, including private duty aides, occupational and physical therapy, and nursing assistance.
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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
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
02
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
03
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
04
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
05
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NY
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 12 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.
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