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.
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1031 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14203
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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. ..."
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1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14209
3.0
(2 reviews)
"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 th..."
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462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY, 14215
"My husband moved into Terrace View. He was here before for rehab, and there are many people that my family knows. He's doing as best as he can daily. The staff does a lot of work, but they do it well. He's eating now, and he eats just about everythin..."
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1014 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14209
2.4
(22 reviews)
"Rooms are clean. Most of the staff are very nice and there were a few that didn't seem to want to be there. My relative is in great hands and I'm very happy with their needs being met...."
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64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY, 14208
2.7
(11 reviews)
"This place is probably the cleanest nursing home/ rehab home I have ever been to, extremely friendly staff !!..."
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200 7th Street, Buffalo, NY, 14201
1.9
(8 reviews)
"Loved the facility. Clean rooms and great staff. I saw the residents doing great Valentine's Day art projects with awesome supplies. They just partnered up with the Buffalo Sabres and it is so cool for a facility to care that much! ..."
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300 Dorrance Avenue , Buffalo, NY, 14220
1.1
(10 reviews)
"My mother was a resident at this facility and many times when I visited I was very upset to see that she was left lying naked with no bottoms on, in full view of an open door. Our family certainly provided adequate clothing. In addition, she was also..."
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5949 BROADWAY, Lancaster, NY, 14086
3.6
(23 reviews)
"I went to Greenfield Continuing Care Community for rehab. It had PT and OT, and so I had 2 weeks of both. IÂ’m 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, a..."
READ MORE55 Melroy Ave, Lackawanna, NY, 14218
5.0
(5 reviews)
"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 ..."
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2699 Wehrle Drive , Williamsville, NY, 14221
2.7
(31 reviews)
"This review covers 3 different stays for 2 different people. My father-in-law was in a double room a few years back and my mother-in-law was in just a couple months ago for her second time in a couple months. ALL times, I felt they were respected and..."
READ MOREONE FOX RUN LANE, Orchard Park, NY, 14127
4.8
(4 reviews)
"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 won..."
READ MORE55 Melroy Ave, Lackawanna, NY, 14218
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 ap..."
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225 Bennet Road, Cheektowaga, NY, 14227
4.3
(4 reviews)
"I went to the skilled nursing and also the patio homes at Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga. The nursing facility was very clean. The staff was very nice. My cousin was in there. They were very pleasant, very warm, and bright. They had an area..."
READ MORE725 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221
3.7
(11 reviews)
"My first-hand experiences at Canterbury Woods have been wonderful. This has to be the poshest assisted living facility I have ever visited. My 2 friends and the other residents are very high functioning -- mobile, alert-- and the place feels more lik..."
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2235 Millersport Hwy, Getzville, NY, 14068
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Beechwood Continuing Care was very good. I thought that they took good care of my wife. The staffing ratio was very good. Every day they gave her lunch and the food was always hot and wholesome. They had physical therapists and occupational therapist..."
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4650 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY, 14075
3.3
(15 reviews)
"Autumn View Health Care Facility was a nice facility. You can go there for rehabilitation and nursing care. The rooms were nice and everybody I met was pleasant...."
READ MOREOn a monthly basis, Buffalo’s nursing homes charge an average of $12,669 for semiprivate rooms and $13,231 for private rooms.
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.
Buffalo
$12,669
New York
$12,319
The United States
$7,756
Rochester
$12,380
Elmira
$11,787
Ithaca
$9,913
Syracuse
$12,890
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.
Home care
$4,767
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day care
$1,192
Assisted living
$4,565
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$12,669
Nursing home (private room)
$13,231
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.
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.
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. |
Nursing Homes
Mae531
1
Review of Ridge View Manor, L L C
It is now Safire, it is a disgusting place, they leave patients in bed especially on weekends, never change their diapers. I filed many complaints with NYS Health Dept. they make an appointment...
Nursing Homes
Earleen
5
Review of Terrace View
My husband moved into Terrace View. He was here before for rehab, and there are many people that my family knows. He's doing as best as he can daily. The staff does a lot of work, but they do it...
Nursing Homes
Dar
5
Review of Humboldt House
This place is probably the cleanest nursing home/ rehab home I have ever been to, extremely friendly staff !!
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