Nursing homes in Buffalo, NY

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Buffalo, part of the Erie area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Families evaluating long-term care in Buffalo, New York, can choose from eight nursing homes located across Erie County. Data from CMS Care Compare indicates an average overall rating of 2.4 stars for these facilities. While options vary in quality, St. Catherine Labouré Health Care Center stands out as the city’s only facility to earn a 5-star rating, providing a benchmark for high-quality care within the 14208, 14214, 14201, and 14209 ZIP codes.

What to look for in Buffalo

• 7 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 6 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Buffalo

1. 1
   ST CATHERINE LABOURE HEALTH CARE CENTER

   SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO NEW YORK · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   TERRACE VIEW LONG TERM CARE FACILITY

   ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

   THE SHERMAN FAMILY · Large
   2.0
4. 4
   DELAWARE OAKS CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSI

   THE GRAND HEALTHCARE · Medium
   2.0
5. 5
   SAFIRE REHABILITATION OF SOUTHTOWN, L L C

   SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN HEALTH CARE FACILITY

   KALEIDA HEALTH · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   ELLICOTT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

   CENTERS HEALTH CARE · Large
   1.0
8. 8
   BUFFALO CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

   CENTERS HEALTH CARE · Large
   1.0

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