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Nursing homes and assisted living in Buffalo, New York

Our directory lists 10 places to live with care in Buffalo, New York: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 2 assisted living communities. 8 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 1 has 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Erie County.

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See only the 8 that accept Medicaid in Buffalo

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

More care options in Buffalo

Adult day centers1Home care agencies13Home health agencies2

Nearby cities

Kenmore4 places · 5 miles awayTonawanda2 places · 5.6 miles awayLackawanna1 place · 5.6 miles awayCheektowaga5 places · 5.6 miles awayWest Seneca3 places · 6.2 miles awayAmherst2 places · 7.5 miles awayWilliamsville14 places · 8.1 miles awayGetzville1 place · 8.7 miles awayLancaster5 places · 11 miles awayEast Amherst1 place · 11 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Buffalo?
Our directory lists 10 in Buffalo, New York: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 2 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Buffalo?
8 of the 8 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Buffalo?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in New York is $511 a day for a semi-private room (about $15,543 a month), and assisted living is $7,110 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in New York.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Buffalo?
No place in Buffalo has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to New York: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in New York.

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