Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NY
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, New York are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 56/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Erie County.
1 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 4 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Buffalo scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in August 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Buffalo
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Buffalo list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
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Facilities to review carefully
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | 84 | Generally Positive | 80 |
| Delaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation And Nursin | 66 | Use Caution | 95 |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | 62 | Use Caution | 390 |
| Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C | 60 | Use Caution | 120 |
| Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility | 53 | Serious Concerns | 300 |
| Ellicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing | 48 | Serious Concerns | 160 |
| Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing | 36 | Critical Issues | 200 |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | 35 | Critical Issues | 173 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Buffalo Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Buffalo?
Senior Care Report Card lists 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, New York, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Buffalo?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Buffalo facilities is 56/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Buffalo nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 8 nursing homes in Buffalo, New York
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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