8 nursing homes in Buffalo, New York
Erie County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 8
- average CMS stars
- 2
- Medicaid certified
- 8
- beds
- 1,518
Which Buffalo nursing homes take Medicaid
8 of the 8 nursing homes in Buffalo are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Buffalo
The average overall CMS rating in Buffalo is 2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 4 |
| 1 of 5 | 3 |
All 8 nursing homes in Buffalo
- Terrace View Long Term Care Facility462 Grider Street, Buffalo 14215
- Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo 14203
- Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing1014 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 14209
- Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center64 Hager Street, Buffalo 14208
- Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing200 Seventh Street, Buffalo 14201
- Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C300 Dorrance Avenue, Buffalo 14220
- Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 14209
- St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center2157 Main Street, Buffalo 14214
Buffalo nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | 2 of 5 | 8 |
| Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin | 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, L L C | 2 of 5 | 11 |
| Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 1 of 5 | 12 |
Fines and abuse flags in Buffalo
5 homes were fined $590,636 in total over 3 years, 5 carry the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Who inspects nursing homes in New York
New York's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Buffalo
How much does a nursing home cost in New York?
A shared room has a New York median of $15,528 a month, a private room $16,729 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in New York?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Buffalo, NY?
8 certified homes with 1,518 beds.
Which nursing homes in Buffalo have the best ratings?
St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.