Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
55 Melroy Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14218 · (716) 819-5300
Non profit - Corporation · 84 certified beds
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 3 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 24, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.July 24, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.July 24, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 24, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.68 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.28 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.75 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 82.2 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- McAuley Residence Buffalo · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center Buffalo · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Harris Hill Nursing Facility, LLC Buffalo · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Schofield Residence Buffalo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Canterbury Woods Buffalo · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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