Nursing homes in Lancaster, NY
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lancaster, part of the Erie area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Lancaster, New York, have access to two nursing homes within the 14086 ZIP code area of Erie County. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Greenfield Health & Rehab Center stands out as a top-performing facility, currently holding a prestigious 5-star rating under the management of Niagara Lutheran Development, Inc.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Lancaster
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- NIAGARA LUTHERAN DEVELOPMENT, INC.1 home
- ELDERWOOD1 home
What to look for in Lancaster
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 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.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Lancaster
| GREENFIELD HEALTH & REHAB CENTER NIAGARA LUTHERAN DEVELOPMENT, INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER ELDERWOOD · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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