Nursing homes in Dunkirk, NY
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Dunkirk, part of the Chautauqua area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Dunkirk, New York, have access to two nursing home facilities serving the 14048 ZIP code and surrounding Chautauqua County. These local providers maintain an impressive average overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars according to CMS Care Compare data. Both facilities in the city currently hold the highest 5-star designation, including the top-rated Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which is professionally managed by Dunkirk Operating, LLC.
Rating distribution
avg 5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Dunkirk
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Dunkirk
- All homes in Dunkirk score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Dunkirk reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Dunkirk
| CHAUTAUQUA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER DUNKIRK OPERATING, LLC · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| DUNKIRK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER PERSONAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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