The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NY for 2023
Known for its many culinary contributions, Buffalo is a western New York city with a sizable contingent of elders: Over 12% of Buffalo’s 255,284 residents are seniors 65 years and older. Among their options for health care are the Buffalo General Medical Center and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.
Buffalo’s seniors pay, on average, $12,669 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. That is a markedly higher rate than the corresponding national average, which is $7,756 per month. Nursing homes are typically more expensive than other senior living arrangements because they deliver high levels of assistance. Help is available day and night, and professionals such as licensed nurses, doctors and therapists see to residents’ needs regularly. Seniors who can manage their day-to-day lives without 24/7 oversight may instead wish to consider home health care or assisted living, which usually cost substantially less.
This guide’s next segment compares the cost of different senior living options. Then, the guide concludes with a list of Buffalo-area senior-focused resources.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NY
Terrace View
462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY, 14215
My mother stayed at Terrace View for 3 weeks for rehab. It was nice. The people, the workers are supportive and they kept me updated, they always called. I did not visit because of Covid and it was a
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My mother stayed at Terrace View for 3 weeks for rehab. It was nice. The people, the workers are supportive and they kept me updated, they always called. I did not visit because of Covid and it was a tall building, they couldn’t bring her down to the lobby. The staff were nice. I’ve seen the building it’s more of a hospital type. She had a private room and they had a kitchen in her unit, where the residents could go, like a cafeteria. I was just thinking because of how many floors it was so it was more like a hospital to me. It’s not a hotel either but each person has their own room on that floor, on that side. They can come out to a shared entertainment area where they can watch TV and have dinner and lunch and breakfast. It was good, she enjoyed it.
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My mother stayed at Terrace View for 3 weeks for rehab. It was nice. The people, the workers are supportive and they kept me updated, they always called. I did not visit because of Covid and it was a
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My mother stayed at Terrace View for 3 weeks for rehab. It was nice. The people, the workers are supportive and they kept me updated, they always called. I did not visit because of Covid and it was a tall building, they couldn’t bring her down to the lobby. The staff were nice. I’ve seen the building it’s more of a hospital type. She had a private room and they had a kitchen in her unit, where the residents could go, like a cafeteria. I was just thinking because of how many floors it was so it was more like a hospital to me. It’s not a hotel either but each person has their own room on that floor, on that side. They can come out to a shared entertainment area where they can watch TV and have dinner and lunch and breakfast. It was good, she enjoyed it.
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Highpointe On Michigan
1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14203
I placed my father in HighPointe on Michigan. I think it’s a great facility. It’s clean and well kept. I have no problems with HighPointe whatsoever. He went in for subacute rehab and he’s just waitin
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I placed my father in HighPointe on Michigan. I think it’s a great facility. It’s clean and well kept. I have no problems with HighPointe whatsoever. He went in for subacute rehab and he’s just waiting for a long-term bed now. He’s gonna stay there. The staff is extremely helpful and alleviated my nervousness in the process that everything he has to go through. They’re extremely helpful and gonna be there every step of the way to help me through the situation. Value for money is very good.
His room is very good. I even assisted my dad to the lavatory once already. It’s extremely easy. They got a raised toilet seat in there for him, and we had no problem. I’ve been there for a meal that he had and I had no problem with the meal. He didn’t eat much of it though. He drank his Ensure Plus, his peaches, and his apple juice. They brought him some more apple juice, which he drank while I was there.
The staff members were very friendly and they’ve been so helpful already with the whole situation. The place was immaculate. They have little alcoves where you can go outside and sit on benches and tables that we’ve been out on already. They have an activities room and it’s very large. They have a kitchen, but they’re not using it because of COVID. They have a big dining room, but meals are going to the rooms right now.
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I placed my father in HighPointe on Michigan. I think it’s a great facility. It’s clean and well kept. I have no problems with HighPointe whatsoever. He went in for subacute rehab and he’s just waitin
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I placed my father in HighPointe on Michigan. I think it’s a great facility. It’s clean and well kept. I have no problems with HighPointe whatsoever. He went in for subacute rehab and he’s just waiting for a long-term bed now. He’s gonna stay there. The staff is extremely helpful and alleviated my nervousness in the process that everything he has to go through. They’re extremely helpful and gonna be there every step of the way to help me through the situation. Value for money is very good.
His room is very good. I even assisted my dad to the lavatory once already. It’s extremely easy. They got a raised toilet seat in there for him, and we had no problem. I’ve been there for a meal that he had and I had no problem with the meal. He didn’t eat much of it though. He drank his Ensure Plus, his peaches, and his apple juice. They brought him some more apple juice, which he drank while I was there.
The staff members were very friendly and they’ve been so helpful already with the whole situation. The place was immaculate. They have little alcoves where you can go outside and sit on benches and tables that we’ve been out on already. They have an activities room and it’s very large. They have a kitchen, but they’re not using it because of COVID. They have a big dining room, but meals are going to the rooms right now.
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Emerald North Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14209
Hawthorn Health Multicare Center is phenomenal! Everybody there are nice and polite. And I just talked to their physical therapist, they are always positive about everything! Pushing always their pat
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Hawthorn Health Multicare Center is phenomenal! Everybody there are nice and polite. And I just talked to their physical therapist, they are always positive about everything! Pushing always their patients for the better. And they don’t let their patients dine in their own room. They encourage their residents to dine in the hall to socialize, get to know other and interact. And that is something my grand-dad needs. Very nice place and very nice people!
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Hawthorn Health Multicare Center is phenomenal! Everybody there are nice and polite. And I just talked to their physical therapist, they are always positive about everything! Pushing always their pat
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Hawthorn Health Multicare Center is phenomenal! Everybody there are nice and polite. And I just talked to their physical therapist, they are always positive about everything! Pushing always their patients for the better. And they don’t let their patients dine in their own room. They encourage their residents to dine in the hall to socialize, get to know other and interact. And that is something my grand-dad needs. Very nice place and very nice people!
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Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
1014 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14209
An absolutely HORRIBLE place to send your loved one.
The staff sucks, they’re always too busy to attend to any concerns I have regarding my brother. He has scheduled medication and it’s always la
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An absolutely HORRIBLE place to send your loved one.
The staff sucks, they’re always too busy to attend to any concerns I have regarding my brother. He has scheduled medication and it’s always late. He has to wait hours to be changed, he could walk when he got there 2 months ago, now he can’t.
He lies in bed all day, they won’t even sit him up in a chair.
I have to find somewhere else to take him. This is ridiculous.
The place is FILTHY also.
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An absolutely HORRIBLE place to send your loved one.
The staff sucks, they’re always too busy to attend to any concerns I have regarding my brother. He has scheduled medication and it’s always la
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An absolutely HORRIBLE place to send your loved one.
The staff sucks, they’re always too busy to attend to any concerns I have regarding my brother. He has scheduled medication and it’s always late. He has to wait hours to be changed, he could walk when he got there 2 months ago, now he can’t.
He lies in bed all day, they won’t even sit him up in a chair.
I have to find somewhere else to take him. This is ridiculous.
The place is FILTHY also.
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Humboldt House
64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY, 14208
I really think that the Humboldt House staff are extremely professional and very kind to my relative who is currently staying at the nursing home.
I really think that the Humboldt House staff are extremely professional and very kind to my relative who is currently staying at the nursing home.
Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
200 7th Street, Buffalo, NY, 14201
My loved one has been there 4 weeks+
& Developed a stage 3 ulcer on her back. The head LPN has done nothing since I found it at stage 1 while bathing her.
The 1st floor is where she is & sta
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My loved one has been there 4 weeks+
& Developed a stage 3 ulcer on her back. The head LPN has done nothing since I found it at stage 1 while bathing her.
The 1st floor is where she is & staffing have ignored her cries for help, don’t clean her much & do very poor job when they do.
Bad place !
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My loved one has been there 4 weeks+
& Developed a stage 3 ulcer on her back. The head LPN has done nothing since I found it at stage 1 while bathing her.
The 1st floor is where she is & sta
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My loved one has been there 4 weeks+
& Developed a stage 3 ulcer on her back. The head LPN has done nothing since I found it at stage 1 while bathing her.
The 1st floor is where she is & staffing have ignored her cries for help, don’t clean her much & do very poor job when they do.
Bad place !
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Ridge View Manor, L L C
300 Dorrance Avenue , Buffalo, NY, 14220
This is the most awful place I have ever seen. I went to visit a family member last night and he needed new bandages that he had bled threw and I was told no nurses on duty to help.I asked the one guy
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This is the most awful place I have ever seen. I went to visit a family member last night and he needed new bandages that he had bled threw and I was told no nurses on duty to help.I asked the one guy on duty to help him and he said I’m busy. I then made mention the other patient in his room asked to go to the bathroom 3 hours ago. I went to front desk made mention and they had forgotten. They came to change him and he has feeding tubes in and they tried to give him pills by mouth when he hasn’t eaten or drank fluids for 8 days. Thank god his family member showed up to save his life and stop them. I asked about dinner as it’s almost 8pm and they said we are working on it. People left in hallways in wheel chairs and no one around to watch them or help them if needed. This place should be closed down and the few on staff their should be fired for how they treat people. I recorded my entire visit in case something happens to my family member there.
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This is the most awful place I have ever seen. I went to visit a family member last night and he needed new bandages that he had bled threw and I was told no nurses on duty to help.I asked the one guy
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This is the most awful place I have ever seen. I went to visit a family member last night and he needed new bandages that he had bled threw and I was told no nurses on duty to help.I asked the one guy on duty to help him and he said I’m busy. I then made mention the other patient in his room asked to go to the bathroom 3 hours ago. I went to front desk made mention and they had forgotten. They came to change him and he has feeding tubes in and they tried to give him pills by mouth when he hasn’t eaten or drank fluids for 8 days. Thank god his family member showed up to save his life and stop them. I asked about dinner as it’s almost 8pm and they said we are working on it. People left in hallways in wheel chairs and no one around to watch them or help them if needed. This place should be closed down and the few on staff their should be fired for how they treat people. I recorded my entire visit in case something happens to my family member there.
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GreenField Continuing Care Community
5949 BROADWAY, Lancaster, NY, 14086
I went to Greenfield Continuing Care Community for rehab. It had PT and OT, and so I had 2 weeks of both. Im home and doing well. I had a good experience. They were good to me, and the PT there was
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I went to Greenfield Continuing Care Community for rehab. It had PT and OT, and so I had 2 weeks of both. Im home and doing well. I had a good experience. They were good to me, and the PT there was absolutely terrific. The rooms were semi-private, and it was fine. The nurses there are absolutely terrific. The food is as good as you can get in an institution, but you can have almost any choice you can dream of. I went to a Bingo and that was fun, but they could do a little better. They have church services, but they need to have more types of worship service. The rooms were clean, fine, but they need updating.
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I went to Greenfield Continuing Care Community for rehab. It had PT and OT, and so I had 2 weeks of both. Im home and doing well. I had a good experience. They were good to me, and the PT there was
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I went to Greenfield Continuing Care Community for rehab. It had PT and OT, and so I had 2 weeks of both. Im home and doing well. I had a good experience. They were good to me, and the PT there was absolutely terrific. The rooms were semi-private, and it was fine. The nurses there are absolutely terrific. The food is as good as you can get in an institution, but you can have almost any choice you can dream of. I went to a Bingo and that was fun, but they could do a little better. They have church services, but they need to have more types of worship service. The rooms were clean, fine, but they need updating.
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Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV
55 Melroy Ave, Lackawanna, NY, 14218
I would equate Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV to a five star hotel. The staff has been courteous. The food is excellent. It’s made onsite and served on Chinaware, doilies, and cloth napkins. The rooms
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I would equate Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV to a five star hotel. The staff has been courteous. The food is excellent. It’s made onsite and served on Chinaware, doilies, and cloth napkins. The rooms are very large. Dad has a single private room and you can furnish it anyway you would like. So, it kind of makes it more like home. It is very nice.
They have an activity area where they do exercises three times a week depending on their physical abilities. It’s a class or group type of program. They get my dad up, trying to walk him with assistance, to keep him mobile. They have other group activities like games, visitors that come in, some music, and a even movie day.
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I would equate Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV to a five star hotel. The staff has been courteous. The food is excellent. It’s made onsite and served on Chinaware, doilies, and cloth napkins. The rooms
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I would equate Mercy Nursing Facility at OLV to a five star hotel. The staff has been courteous. The food is excellent. It’s made onsite and served on Chinaware, doilies, and cloth napkins. The rooms are very large. Dad has a single private room and you can furnish it anyway you would like. So, it kind of makes it more like home. It is very nice.
They have an activity area where they do exercises three times a week depending on their physical abilities. It’s a class or group type of program. They get my dad up, trying to walk him with assistance, to keep him mobile. They have other group activities like games, visitors that come in, some music, and a even movie day.
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Fox Run at Oak Park
ONE FOX RUN LANE, Orchard Park, NY, 14127
My mom moved to Fox Run at Orchard Park. It’s been a very good experience, and the nursing staff is very attentive and compassionate. The food is good. She’s in a semi-private and large room that acco
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My mom moved to Fox Run at Orchard Park. It’s been a very good experience, and the nursing staff is very attentive and compassionate. The food is good. She’s in a semi-private and large room that accommodates two people very well. The building is wonderful, I have no problems with it, it’s well-kept and clean. The staff there is very helpful and caring. They have separate dining areas for separate wings of the facility. They’re small cafeteria-style, where they put them at the tables and then they bring the food to them.
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My mom moved to Fox Run at Orchard Park. It’s been a very good experience, and the nursing staff is very attentive and compassionate. The food is good. She’s in a semi-private and large room that acco
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My mom moved to Fox Run at Orchard Park. It’s been a very good experience, and the nursing staff is very attentive and compassionate. The food is good. She’s in a semi-private and large room that accommodates two people very well. The building is wonderful, I have no problems with it, it’s well-kept and clean. The staff there is very helpful and caring. They have separate dining areas for separate wings of the facility. They’re small cafeteria-style, where they put them at the tables and then they bring the food to them.
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Harris Hill Nursing Facility L L C
2699 Wehrle Drive , Williamsville, NY, 14221
Disgusted by the care my brother received at this facility. Shared bathrooms are not kept clean, looks like virtually no staff most days call bells ring for hours, he wasn’t able to sleep most night
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Disgusted by the care my brother received at this facility. Shared bathrooms are not kept clean, looks like virtually no staff most days call bells ring for hours, he wasn’t able to sleep most nights from someone in a near by room screaming all night. FIRST day he wasn’t served a meal tray, by the time anyone noticed, kitchen was closed and he was only able to receive a pb&j and apple juice like a child, which isn’t far off from how he was treated the rest of his stay. Nursing coordinator Courtney very rude and inappropriate! Anytime a concerned was brought up I was belittled, As we passed desk to go out on appointment she yelled out he looked sexy and he was embarrassed for the rest of the day, and didn’t want to go back. These are the people in charge! The transition into a rehab facility was troubling enough, before the mistreatment. Appalled. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!
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Disgusted by the care my brother received at this facility. Shared bathrooms are not kept clean, looks like virtually no staff most days call bells ring for hours, he wasn’t able to sleep most night
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Disgusted by the care my brother received at this facility. Shared bathrooms are not kept clean, looks like virtually no staff most days call bells ring for hours, he wasn’t able to sleep most nights from someone in a near by room screaming all night. FIRST day he wasn’t served a meal tray, by the time anyone noticed, kitchen was closed and he was only able to receive a pb&j and apple juice like a child, which isn’t far off from how he was treated the rest of his stay. Nursing coordinator Courtney very rude and inappropriate! Anytime a concerned was brought up I was belittled, As we passed desk to go out on appointment she yelled out he looked sexy and he was embarrassed for the rest of the day, and didn’t want to go back. These are the people in charge! The transition into a rehab facility was troubling enough, before the mistreatment. Appalled. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!
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OLV Senior Neighborhood
55 Melroy Ave, Lackawanna, NY, 14218
I believe that this facility offers everything possible in human comforts that is available in a senior nursing home.
They offer individual, private rooms with a fllatscreen TV and half doors for res
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I believe that this facility offers everything possible in human comforts that is available in a senior nursing home.
They offer individual, private rooms with a fllatscreen TV and half doors for residents privacy!!
They also offer a beautifully appointed resident gathering room with many comfy chairs and a couch along with a big screen TV which is ajacent to the open floor plan dining room .
The dining room is large and open and well lit.. It is right next to the private kitchen so that it affords the residents actual conversational opportunities with the kitchen staff !!
The main kitchen also prints out menus for three months at a time and allows each resident to choose his/hers meals..
The floor kitchen is also well supplied with ice, yogurt, ice cream, and an assortment of beverages and crackers and these are open to the residents upon request ..
The residents who have been approved by the nursing staff are also allowed to eat in their rooms with individual room trays being provided to those residents ..
Also for residents, staff and family members is a large and well appointed cafe which has a large menu which changes daily!!
There is a nursing station with a large window overlooking the dining room
which allows the nursing staff to view the residents and to be available in a
moments notice in case of emergencies ..
This facility also offers free laundry services with a washing machine and dryer on each floor with aides in the laundry area to do the resident’s laundry but is also available to the individual residents or their families ..
There is also a large cleaning crew to keep the facility clean and in working shape as well as a maintenance crew to keep things in working order !!
An experienced security crew is on site 24/7 and only a phone call away !!
The facility also provides a large entertainment area on the first floor with a big screen TV and comfy chairs and couches and a gas fireplace (one is also on each of the floors in the entertainment area and opens up to a nice
patio area so that residents and staff and family members can enjoy the
outdoors, weather providing and Also has an outdoor area on the back of
the facility which has a picnic table on a nice grassy area!!
Well I’ve given the most extensive report on this facility except I forgot to mention that there is also available a Physical Therapy unit !!
This concludes my information on this facility and may I just say that I
would highly recommend it to any person who is in need of a full service
nursing home and resident physical therapy patient unit..
This is an inclusive
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I believe that this facility offers everything possible in human comforts that is available in a senior nursing home.
They offer individual, private rooms with a fllatscreen TV and half doors for res
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I believe that this facility offers everything possible in human comforts that is available in a senior nursing home.
They offer individual, private rooms with a fllatscreen TV and half doors for residents privacy!!
They also offer a beautifully appointed resident gathering room with many comfy chairs and a couch along with a big screen TV which is ajacent to the open floor plan dining room .
The dining room is large and open and well lit.. It is right next to the private kitchen so that it affords the residents actual conversational opportunities with the kitchen staff !!
The main kitchen also prints out menus for three months at a time and allows each resident to choose his/hers meals..
The floor kitchen is also well supplied with ice, yogurt, ice cream, and an assortment of beverages and crackers and these are open to the residents upon request ..
The residents who have been approved by the nursing staff are also allowed to eat in their rooms with individual room trays being provided to those residents ..
Also for residents, staff and family members is a large and well appointed cafe which has a large menu which changes daily!!
There is a nursing station with a large window overlooking the dining room
which allows the nursing staff to view the residents and to be available in a
moments notice in case of emergencies ..
This facility also offers free laundry services with a washing machine and dryer on each floor with aides in the laundry area to do the resident’s laundry but is also available to the individual residents or their families ..
There is also a large cleaning crew to keep the facility clean and in working shape as well as a maintenance crew to keep things in working order !!
An experienced security crew is on site 24/7 and only a phone call away !!
The facility also provides a large entertainment area on the first floor with a big screen TV and comfy chairs and couches and a gas fireplace (one is also on each of the floors in the entertainment area and opens up to a nice
patio area so that residents and staff and family members can enjoy the
outdoors, weather providing and Also has an outdoor area on the back of
the facility which has a picnic table on a nice grassy area!!
Well I’ve given the most extensive report on this facility except I forgot to mention that there is also available a Physical Therapy unit !!
This concludes my information on this facility and may I just say that I
would highly recommend it to any person who is in need of a full service
nursing home and resident physical therapy patient unit..
This is an inclusive
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Elderwood at Cheektowaga
225 Bennet Road, Cheektowaga, NY, 14227
My mother-in-law is in rehab at Elderwood at Cheektowaga. She has been there for a couple of days now. So far, our experience is very positive. It’s very clean. They’re very understaffed, unfortunatel
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My mother-in-law is in rehab at Elderwood at Cheektowaga. She has been there for a couple of days now. So far, our experience is very positive. It’s very clean. They’re very understaffed, unfortunately, but I found that everywhere I went. The staff is as responsive as they can be given the fact that they are understaffed. The OT, PT, and speech rehab have been wonderful so far. They have been very communicative with the family, and they immediately evaluated her.
The place itself is a bit dated, but it is very clean. My mother-in-law is in a double room. So far, we’re very happy with everything. My only complaint as of now would be that they only shower two times a week. My mother-in-law would prefer to be showered every day. There are some shared rooms and some single rooms. I know that they have bingo, so they do have activities. They have a beauty salon, which my mother-in-law was very happy about. They have a very nice outdoor area where you can bring the residents out to visit. The staff has been very, very friendly and very responsive to the family. Also, they require COVID testing. They provide COVID testing and everyone who enters has to have a COVID test.
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My mother-in-law is in rehab at Elderwood at Cheektowaga. She has been there for a couple of days now. So far, our experience is very positive. It’s very clean. They’re very understaffed, unfortunatel
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My mother-in-law is in rehab at Elderwood at Cheektowaga. She has been there for a couple of days now. So far, our experience is very positive. It’s very clean. They’re very understaffed, unfortunately, but I found that everywhere I went. The staff is as responsive as they can be given the fact that they are understaffed. The OT, PT, and speech rehab have been wonderful so far. They have been very communicative with the family, and they immediately evaluated her.
The place itself is a bit dated, but it is very clean. My mother-in-law is in a double room. So far, we’re very happy with everything. My only complaint as of now would be that they only shower two times a week. My mother-in-law would prefer to be showered every day. There are some shared rooms and some single rooms. I know that they have bingo, so they do have activities. They have a beauty salon, which my mother-in-law was very happy about. They have a very nice outdoor area where you can bring the residents out to visit. The staff has been very, very friendly and very responsive to the family. Also, they require COVID testing. They provide COVID testing and everyone who enters has to have a COVID test.
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Canterbury Woods
725 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221
Independent living is fine until your family member needs help then they don’t get help, unless you pay more. Skilled nursing is understaffed. Food is terrible. Nurses don’t answer call button
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Independent living is fine until your family member needs help then they don’t get help, unless you pay more. Skilled nursing is understaffed. Food is terrible. Nurses don’t answer call buttons for ages. Patients are left without help beds aren’t changed, patients aren’t bathed. I would give it a zero if possible except the landscape is pretty.
Administration doesn’t respond to problems.
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Independent living is fine until your family member needs help then they don’t get help, unless you pay more. Skilled nursing is understaffed. Food is terrible. Nurses don’t answer call button
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Independent living is fine until your family member needs help then they don’t get help, unless you pay more. Skilled nursing is understaffed. Food is terrible. Nurses don’t answer call buttons for ages. Patients are left without help beds aren’t changed, patients aren’t bathed. I would give it a zero if possible except the landscape is pretty.
Administration doesn’t respond to problems.
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Elderwood at Lancaster
1818 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, NY, 14086
I toured Elderwood at Lancaster. I found the place to be more updated than the other facility. It was very clean, very nicely laid out, and very welcoming. The staff who accommodated me was very frien
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I toured Elderwood at Lancaster. I found the place to be more updated than the other facility. It was very clean, very nicely laid out, and very welcoming. The staff who accommodated me was very friendly. The rooms were somewhat updated. I saw shared rooms, but I don’t recall if I saw single rooms. It’s more of like an institutional nursing home type of setup, but it’s rehab. They mentioned that they have activities. It was our first choice; we just didn’t get a bed there for rehab. They didn’t have any openings.
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I toured Elderwood at Lancaster. I found the place to be more updated than the other facility. It was very clean, very nicely laid out, and very welcoming. The staff who accommodated me was very frien
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I toured Elderwood at Lancaster. I found the place to be more updated than the other facility. It was very clean, very nicely laid out, and very welcoming. The staff who accommodated me was very friendly. The rooms were somewhat updated. I saw shared rooms, but I don’t recall if I saw single rooms. It’s more of like an institutional nursing home type of setup, but it’s rehab. They mentioned that they have activities. It was our first choice; we just didn’t get a bed there for rehab. They didn’t have any openings.
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Autumn View Health Care Facility
4650 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY, 14075
Pay close attention when you bring your loved one here. A lot of ignorance and sheer lack of care. Cold food and cold nurses and staff. Severely over looking health issues with their patients that lea
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Pay close attention when you bring your loved one here. A lot of ignorance and sheer lack of care. Cold food and cold nurses and staff. Severely over looking health issues with their patients that lead to detrimental outcomes. Please please please, look elsewhere or be vigilant.
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Pay close attention when you bring your loved one here. A lot of ignorance and sheer lack of care. Cold food and cold nurses and staff. Severely over looking health issues with their patients that lea
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Pay close attention when you bring your loved one here. A lot of ignorance and sheer lack of care. Cold food and cold nurses and staff. Severely over looking health issues with their patients that lead to detrimental outcomes. Please please please, look elsewhere or be vigilant.
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On a monthly basis, Buffalo’s nursing homes charge an average of $12,669 for semiprivate rooms and $13,231 for private rooms.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Sticking with monthly average semiprivate room rates, Buffalo is nearly $5,000 more expensive than the average American city. It is also $350 more expensive than its home state of New York on average.
Turning to nearby cities, Ithaca, with its average of $9,913, is a somewhat more affordable option than Buffalo. Elmira, meanwhile, is $882 cheaper than Buffalo, while Rochester is $289 less expensive. Finally, Syracuse, at $12,890 per month, is pricier than Buffalo.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors and their loved ones may also find data on the costs of other living setups helpful. In Buffalo, the least expensive arrangement is adult day care, which has a median price of $1,192 per month. Next are assisted living facilities and their $4,565 average rate. Home care and home health care providers typically charge around $4,767 and $4,957 per month, respectively. Finally, to reside in a nursing home, the average Buffalo resident pays $12,669 per month for a semiprivate room and $13,231 for a private one.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Buffalo, New York
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Buffalo, New York
As seniors grow older, they can tap into resources such as those shown below. Some of their services focus on extending the period of time during which living at home is viable for older adults, thereby delaying or preventing transitions to more intensive levels of care. For those who do need to transition, other services are of use.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Department of Senior Services of Erie County | (716) 858-8526 | Among other offerings, the Department of Senior Services runs the Going Places transportation program, which takes seniors to non-emergency medical appointments and destinations such as banks, grocery stores and social outings. It also conducts the Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program, whose counselors answer seniors’ questions on Medicare and related topics, including long-term care insurance. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (855) 582-6769 | The Ombudsman Program supports long-term care residents by advocating on their behalf and conducting investigations to resolve complaints. Mediation is also available from the program, as is education on long-term care topics. Additionally, when the situation calls for it, the Ombudsman Program’s representatives refer clients to additional organizations for help. |
| FeedMore WNY | (716) 822-2002 | FeedMore WNY runs a home-delivered meals service, which provides both nutrition and companionship. It delivers two meals per day, covering lunch and dinner. A contribution of $7 per day is requested but is not required. For eligibility, individuals must be 60 years of age or older and unable to meet their nutritional needs on their own. Terminally ill or severely disabled individuals younger than 60 may also be eligible. |
| Catholic Charities of Buffalo | (716) 856-4494 | Catholic Charities’ senior-focused services include the Telephone Assurance Program, whose volunteers make wellness-checkup calls to homebound adults otherwise at risk of isolation. It also runs Project HOPE, which helps seniors with mental health diagnoses gain access to entitlements. Additionally, Project HOPE provides guidance for their family members and caregivers. Seniors must be 60 years of age or older to qualify. |
| People Inc. | (716) 817-7400 | People Inc. assists seniors and caregivers with varying needs. Its respite services are free for certain applicants. Additionally, its volunteer Senior Companions provide help with household tasks and errands. For long-term care residents, People Inc. provides no-charge problem resolution and advocacy services. |