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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
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Buffalo, New York
Every licensed senior community in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.1★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Buffalo
Local Buffalo-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Buffalo prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,600/mo median
typical range $4,480–$7,000
Memory Care
$7,330/mo median
typical range $5,860–$9,160
Skilled Nursing
$13,450/mo median
typical range $12,420–$15,200
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,600/mo median
typical range $2,700–$8,060
Residential Care Home
$5,040/mo median
typical range $4,030–$6,300
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Buffalo using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
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.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Buffalo.
- 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.
All 44 communities in Buffalo, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Mcauley Residence
Scout 95Kenmore, NY · 160 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Kenmore's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →3
Getzville, NY · 272 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Getzville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →4
Fox Run at Orchard Park
Scout 94Orchard Park, NY · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Orchard Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →5
Lackawanna, NY · 84 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lackawanna's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →6
Greenfield Health & Rehab Center
Scout 90Lancaster, NY · 160 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lancaster's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
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Eden, NY · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Eden's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →8
Lewiston, NY · 250 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Lewiston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →9
Hamburg, NY · 230 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Hamburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →10
Williamsville, NY · 192 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Williamsville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →11
Clarence, NY · 240 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Clarence.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →12
North Tonawanda, NY · 80 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in North Tonawanda.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →13
Lockport, NY · 82 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lockport.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →14
Elderwood at Grand Island
Scout 74Grand Island, NY · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Grand Island.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →15
Schofield Residence
Scout 70Kenmore, NY · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kenmore.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →16
North Gate Health Care Facility
Scout 70North Tonawanda, NY · 200 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in North Tonawanda.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →17
Seneca Health Care Center
Scout 69West Seneca, NY · 160 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Seneca.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →18
Father Baker Manor
Scout 69Orchard Park, NY · 160 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Orchard Park.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →19
Buffalo, NY · 390 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Buffalo.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →20
Elderwood at Lockport
Scout 67Lockport, NY · 126 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lockport.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →21
East Aurora, NY · 320 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in East Aurora.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →22
Canterbury Woods
Scout 63Williamsville, NY · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Williamsville.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →23
Schoellkopf Health Center
Scout 62Niagara Falls, NY · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Niagara Falls.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →24
Elderwood at Hamburg
Scout 58Hamburg, NY · 166 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hamburg.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →25
Newfane, NY · 165 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Newfane.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →26
Elderwood at Lancaster
Scout 57Lancaster, NY · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lancaster.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →27
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
Scout 51Cheektowaga, NY · 184 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cheektowaga.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →28
Buffalo, NY · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Buffalo.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →29
Elderwood at Cheektowaga
Scout 51Cheektowaga, NY · 172 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cheektowaga.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →30
Tonawanda, NY · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tonawanda.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →
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Springville, NY · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Springville.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →32
Elderwood at Williamsville
Scout 46Williamsville, NY · 200 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Williamsville.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Niagara Falls, NY · 160 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Niagara Falls.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →34
Elderwood at Wheatfield
Scout 43Niagara Falls, NY · 123 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Niagara Falls.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Buffalo, NY · 300 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Buffalo.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →36
Elderwood at Amherst
Scout 39Amherst, NY · 92 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Amherst.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →37
Buffalo, NY · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →38
Buffalo, NY · 95 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Buffalo.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →39
Gasport, NY · 83 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →40
Williamsville Suburban, L L C
Scout 28Williamsville, NY · 220 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →41
Williamsville, NY · 142 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →42
Springville, NY · 82 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →43
Buffalo, NY · 200 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →44
Buffalo, NY · 173 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Buffalo.
Est. $12,420–$15,200/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Buffalo, NY?
In the Buffalo, NY area, assisted living typically runs $4,480–$7,000/month (median $5,600), memory care $5,860–$9,160/month (median $7,330), and skilled nursing $12,420–$15,200/month (median $13,450) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 44 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.