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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Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 · Erie County
Terrace View is a state-of-the-art facility that provides high-quality care, comfort, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services for seniors and patients requiring long-term care in a convenient location.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (381 of 390 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 Buffalo
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, NY, with 390 certified beds and an average of about 381 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.65 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.93 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $47,450 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.65 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •$47,450 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Buffalo for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 390
- Avg. residents/day
- 381
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335650
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
- 4.65
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.93
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.9%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 1 ($47,450)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-08-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-17Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-12-31Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-08-26Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2024-08-26Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
2024-08-26Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2024-08-26Severity 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.
2024-08-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-12-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Fine | $47,450 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Chapel / worship services
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
How much does Terrace View Long Term Care Facility cost?
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Buffalo, 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 Terrace View Long Term Care Facility's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Terrace View Long Term Care Facility 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Terrace View Long Term Care Facility?
Staff provide about 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Terrace View Long Term Care Facility?
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Terrace View Long Term Care Facility have availability?
Typically 98% full (381 of 390 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 Terrace View Long Term Care Facility offer?
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility in Buffalo, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 390 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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