Nursing homes in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY has 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 4 have a 5-star overall rating, and 11 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAuley Residence1503 Military Road · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 160 | None |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center2157 Main Street · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 80 | None |
| Harris Hill Nursing Facility, LLC2699 Wehrle Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 192 | None |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility55 Melroy Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 84 | None |
| Schofield Residence3333 Elmwood Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Canterbury Woods725 Renaissance Drive · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 50 | None |
| Seneca Health Care Center2987 Seneca Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 160 | 1 ($9,110) |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility462 Grider Street · Government - County Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 390 | 2 ($45,223) |
| Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin1205 Delaware Avenue · For profit - Partnership Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 95 | None |
| Elderwood at Amherst4459 Bailey Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 92 | 1 ($25,262) |
| Elderwood at Williamsville200 Bassett Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 200 | 1 ($75,553) |
| Garden Gate Health Care Facility2365 Union Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 184 | None |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC300 Dorrance Avenue · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility1031 Michigan Ave · Non profit - Corporation Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 300 | 1 ($129,149) |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center64 Hager Street · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 173 | 2 ($270,708) |
| Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing1014 Delaware Ave · For profit - Corporation Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 200 | 2 ($139,721) |
| Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at147 Reist Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 142 | 1 ($37,138) |
| Elderwood at Cheektowaga225 Bennett Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 172 | 1 ($96,300) |
| Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing200 Seventh Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 160 | 1 ($10,868) |
| Williamsville Suburban, LLC193 South Union Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 220 | 1 ($43,973) |
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Recent inspection problems in Buffalo
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 31, 2026 · Williamsville Suburban, LLC · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 13, 2026 · Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 13, 2026 · Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 13, 2026 · Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 10, 2026 · Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 9, 2026 · Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 9, 2026 · Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 30, 2026 · Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, LLC · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.April 23, 2026 · Elderwood at Cheektowaga · F0882 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 23, 2026 · Elderwood at Cheektowaga · F0607 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Buffalo
Which nursing home in Buffalo has the highest Medicare rating?
McAuley Residence, St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center and Harris Hill Nursing Facility, LLC and 1 more share the highest overall rating in Buffalo: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Buffalo have been fined?
11 of the 20 have been fined in the last three years, $883,005 in all. The most was $270,708, at Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Buffalo?
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility was cited for abuse; Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin was cited for abuse; Elderwood at Amherst was cited for abuse; Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility was cited for abuse; Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse; Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Buffalo is the largest?
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, with 390 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.