RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 8 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NY (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Buffalo, NY, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

8Nursing Homes in Buffalo
2.5/5
-0.5 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Buffalo Avg Rating
$139K+$63K vs state avgState avg: $76KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo, NY

St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above New York avg of 3.0

2157 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14214

(716) 862-2000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo, NY

Terrace View Long Term Care Facility

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
390 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above New York avg of 3.0

462 Grider StreetBuffalo, NY 14215

(716) 551-7100

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeBuffalo, NY

Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C

Sole proprietorship

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above New York avg of 3.0

300 Dorrance AvenueBuffalo, NY 14220

(716) 566-5252

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo, NY

Delaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation And Nursi

Partnership

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
95 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below New York avg of 3.0

1205 Delaware AvenueBuffalo, NY 14209

(716) 885-3838

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51 Penalty

Nursing HomeBuffalo, NY

Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
300 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below New York avg of 3.0

1031 Michigan AveBuffalo, NY 14203

(716) 748-3101

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61 Penalty
★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
160 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Below New York avg of 3.0

200 Seventh StreetBuffalo, NY 14201

(716) 847-2500

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72 Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo, NY

Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
200 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below New York avg of 3.0

1014 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14209

(716) 883-6782

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83 Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo, NY

Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Sole proprietorship

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
173 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below New York avg of 3.0

64 Hager StreetBuffalo, NY 14208

(716) 886-4377

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City report

Care landscape in Buffalo

How Buffalo compares with the rest of New York on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+16.3%

    About 16% lower than the state average of 19.4%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover48.2%

    About 19% higher than the state average of 40.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability14.2%

    About 13% higher than the state average of 12.6%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Buffalo, NY?

This page evaluates 8 eligible nursing homes in Buffalo, NY and shows the top 8.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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