Nursing homes in Buffalo, NY
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Buffalo has 8 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.0-star New York average. Methodology.
- 8
- Certified homes
- 2.3 ★
- Well below average for NY · New York 3.0
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 1,518
- Certified beds
All 8 nursing homes in Buffalo, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | 80 | None | |
| 2 | Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | 390 | None | |
| 3 | Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursi | 95 | None | |
| 4 | Safire Rehabilitation of Southtown, L L C | 120 | $10K | |
| 5 | Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility | 300 | $129K | |
| 6 | Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 160 | $11K | |
| 7 | Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 200 | $170K | |
| 8 | Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | 173 | $376K |
Ratings in Buffalo are best read against New York and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full New York directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Buffalo
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Buffalo, NY · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
