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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Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
55 Melroy Avenue, Lackawanna, NY 14218 · Erie County
91
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (82 of 84 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.
One of Lackawanna's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lackawanna, NY, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 82 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.70 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lackawanna for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 84
- Avg. residents/day
- 82
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335308
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
- 4.70
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.58
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.1%
- 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)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-24
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (4 citations on record — showing the latest 4). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-24Severity E — 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 …
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2022-07-29Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
55 Melroy Avenue, Lackawanna, NY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility
How much does Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility cost?
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lackawanna, 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 Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility?
Staff provide about 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility?
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has 4 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility have availability?
Typically 98% full (82 of 84 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 Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility offer?
Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Lackawanna, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 84 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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