Nursing Homes in Buffalo, New York

There are 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, New York, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities8
Avg CMS Rating2.5/5 ★
Medicare Certified100%
Medicaid Certified100%
CareQED Analysis

In BUFFALO, NY, the 8 nursing homes are distributed as follows: 3 at 1 star (38%), 2 at 2 stars (25%), 0 at 3 stars (0%), 2 at 4 stars (25%), and 1 at 5 stars (13%); the city's average CMS overall star rating is 2.5 out of 5, which is 0.60 below the New York state average of 3.1.

Three of the 8 facilities (38%) are 4-5 star while five of the 8 facilities (63%) are 1-2 star; average nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident day (HPRD) compared with the New York state average of 3.7 HPRD, and this city is above the state average.

All 8 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection and 3 of the 8 facilities had severe deficiencies; the city has 2 Special Focus Facilities and the highest-rated facility is ST CATHERINE LABOURE HEALTH CARE CENTER with 5 stars.

All Nursing Homes in Buffalo

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
ST CATHERINE LABOURE HEALTH CARE CENTER 2157 MAIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14214 5 ★ 1
TERRACE VIEW LONG TERM CARE FACILITY 462 GRIDER STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14215 4 ★ 1
SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWN, L L C 300 DORRANCE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14220 4 ★ 10
HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN HEALTH CARE FACILITY 1031 MICHIGAN AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14203 2 ★ 2
DELAWARE OAKS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSI 1205 DELAWARE AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14209 2 ★ 2
ELLICOTT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING 200 SEVENTH STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14201 1 ★ 12
BUFFALO CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING 1014 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14209 1 ★ 5
HUMBOLDT HOUSE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER 64 HAGER STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14208 1 ★ 4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Buffalo, New York?

There are 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, New York listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Buffalo, New York?

Nursing homes in Buffalo, New York have an average CMS overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Buffalo accept Medicare and Medicaid?

100% of nursing homes in Buffalo, New York are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.

CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.