Nursing homes in Cheektowaga, NY
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cheektowaga, part of the Erie area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Cheektowaga, located within Erie County, have access to two skilled nursing facilities serving the 14227 ZIP code area. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers currently maintain an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Garden Gate Health Care Facility, operated by The McGuire Group, holds the highest rating in the city, though no facilities currently achieve a 5-star designation.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Cheektowaga
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- THE MCGUIRE GROUP1 home
- ELDERWOOD1 home
What to look for in Cheektowaga
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Cheektowaga reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is GARDEN GATE HEALTH CARE FACILITY at 2★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cheektowaga
| GARDEN GATE HEALTH CARE FACILITY THE MCGUIRE GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| ELDERWOOD AT CHEEKTOWAGA ELDERWOOD · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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