Nursing homes in Lackawanna, NY

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lackawanna, part of the Erie 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 Lackawanna, New York, located in Erie County, have access to high-quality long-term care options within the 14218 ZIP code. The city currently hosts one nursing home, Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, which maintains a perfect 5-star overall rating according to CMS Care Compare data. With a citywide average rating of 5 stars, local seniors and their families can rely on this facility for consistent, top-tier clinical care.

Homes
1
Avg overall
5★
+1.9 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 5★ · 1 homes
5
1 (100%)
4
0 (0%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Lackawanna

1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Lackawanna

  • All homes in Lackawanna score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in Lackawanna

MERCY HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO · Medium · Not for Profit
5.04045

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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