Buffalo, NY · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Buffalo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
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Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center
909 Lincoln Ave, Lockport, NY 14094 · Niagara County
Lockport Rehab and Health Care Center
75
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (79 of 82 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lockport
Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lockport, NY, with 82 certified beds and an average of about 79 residents per day. It operates as part of the Maximus Healthcare Group network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.59 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.59 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lockport for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 82
- Avg. residents/day
- 79
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Maximus Healthcare Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335573
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,420–$15,200/mo (median $13,450) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Buffalo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.59
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.40
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2026-03-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
2026-03-11Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-03-11Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
2026-03-11Severity C — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
909 Lincoln Ave, Lockport, NY
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center cost?
Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lockport, NY area typically runs $12,420–$15,200 per month (median $13,450, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center?
Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (79 of 82 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center offer?
Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center in Lockport, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 82 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
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- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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