The Best Nursing Homes in
Buffalo, NY
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Buffalo ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
13
Total Beds
2,248
Avg Star Rating
2.5
Safety Warnings
4
City Ranking Cuts
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Buffalo, NY, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Buffalo, NY with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Buffalo, NY that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Buffalo, NY that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Buffalo, NY that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
BUFFALO MERCY REHABILITATION UNIT
KALEIDA HEALTH
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Canterbury Woods Gates Circle
Safire Rehabilitation Of Southtown, L L C
Ellicott Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Delaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation And Nursi
Highpointe On Michigan Health Care Facility
Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Common Questions about
Care in Buffalo
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Buffalo?
According to our data-driven quality matching, St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center is the top-ranked facility in Buffalo, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.3/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Buffalo facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 4 out of 13 reviewed facilities in Buffalo carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.