Senior Living in Buffalo, NY: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Buffalo, New York spans 42 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 44 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Erie and Niagara counties in New York. 12 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Buffalo: 42 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Erie and Niagara counties in New York, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 87 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Erie County, NY 34 communities
- Absolutcare of Orchard BrookeOrchard Park, NY · Assisted Living
- Bristol VillageClarence Center, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brompton HeightsWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale KenmoreKenmore, NY · Assisted Living
- Brookdale WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living
- Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart HomeClarence, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Canterbury Woods (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care and Continuing Care)Williamsville, NY · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Canterbury Woods Gates CircleBuffalo, NY · Assisted Living
- Eden HeightsEden, NY · Assisted Living
- Eden Heights of West SenecaWest Seneca, NY · Assisted Living
- Elderwood Assisted Living at CheektowagaCheektowaga, NY · Assisted Living
- Elderwood Assisted Living at HamburgHamburg, NY · Assisted Living
- Elderwood Assisted Living at TonawandaTonawanda, NY · Assisted Living
- Elderwood Assisted Living at West SenecaWest Seneca, NY · Assisted Living
- Elderwood Village at Bassett ParkWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Elderwood Village at St. Gregory CourtWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Elderwood Village at WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living
- Fox Run at Orchard Park (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care and Continuing Care)Orchard Park, NY · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Fredonia Place of WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- GlenwellCheektowaga, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Greenfield CourtLancaster, NY · Assisted Living
- GreenField TerraceLancaster, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Heathwood Assisted Living at WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Juniper Glen Alzheimer's Special Care CenterEast Amherst, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Ken-Ton Enriched HousingKenmore, NY · Assisted Living
- Mary Agnes Manor ALPBuffalo, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Orchard HeightsOrchard Park, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Peregrine Senior Living at Orchard ParkOrchard Park, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Peregrine's Landing Senior CommunityCheektowaga, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- St. Francis ParkHamburg, NY · Assisted Living
- Symphony Manor at LancasterLancaster, NY · Assisted Living
- Tennyson CourtWilliamsville, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The AmberleighAmherst, NY · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The CourtyardsHamburg, NY · Assisted Living
Niagara County, NY 8 communities
- Briarwood ManorLockport, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale Niagara Assisted LivingNorth Tonawanda, NY · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Niagara Memory CareNorth Tonawanda, NY · Assisted Living
- Elderwood Assisted Living at WheatfieldNiagara Falls, NY · Assisted Living
- Heritage Manor of LockportLockport, NY · Assisted Living
- Heritage Manor of Ransomville Assisted Living ProgramRansomville, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Mount View Assisted LivingLockport, NY · Assisted Living
- Wheatfield CommonsNorth Tonawanda, NY · Assisted Living · Memory Care
How much does senior living cost in Buffalo?
Assisted living in the Buffalo area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Buffalo range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. New York’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Buffalo?
12 of the 44 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Buffalo metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Beechwood Homes in Getzville. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Homes | Getzville, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 272 | Independent |
| Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence | Lewiston, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 250 | Ascension Living |
| Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Clarence, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 240 | Independent |
| Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C | Hamburg, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 230 | The Mcguire Group |
| Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C | Williamsville, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 192 | The Mcguire Group |
| Father Baker Manor | Orchard Park, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 160 | Independent |
| Greenfield Health & Rehab Center | Lancaster, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 160 | Independent |
| Mcauley Residence | Kenmore, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 160 | Independent |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | Lackawanna, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 84 | Independent |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | Buffalo, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 80 | Independent |
| Fox Run at Orchard Park (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Orchard Park, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Eden Rehabilitation Nursing Center | Eden, NY | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 40 | Personal Healthcare Management |
| Terrace View Long Term Care Facility | Buffalo, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 390 | Independent |
| North Gate Health Care Facility | North Tonawanda, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 200 | The Mcguire Group |
| Seneca Health Care Center | West Seneca, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 160 | The Mcguire Group |
| Elderwood at Lockport | Lockport, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 126 | Elderwood |
| Schofield Residence | Kenmore, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Elderwood at Grand Island | Grand Island, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 90 | Elderwood |
| Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center | Lockport, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 82 | Maximus Healthcare Group |
| Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility | North Tonawanda, NY | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 80 | Independent |
| Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehab Aurora Park L L C | East Aurora, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 320 | Absolut Care |
| Garden Gate Health Care Facility | Cheektowaga, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 184 | The Mcguire Group |
| Elderwood at Cheektowaga | Cheektowaga, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 172 | Elderwood |
| Elderwood at Hamburg | Hamburg, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 166 | Elderwood |
| Schoellkopf Health Center | Niagara Falls, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Elderwood at Lancaster | Lancaster, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 96 | Elderwood |
| Elderwood at Amherst | Amherst, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 92 | Elderwood |
| Jennie B Richmond Chaffee Nursing Home | Springville, NY | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 80 | Independent |
| Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 300 | Independent |
| Elderwood at Williamsville | Williamsville, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 200 | Elderwood |
| Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center | Newfane, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 165 | Maximus Healthcare Group |
| Elderwood at Wheatfield | Niagara Falls, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 123 | Elderwood |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Southtown, L L C | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Sapphire Care Group |
| Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursi | Buffalo, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 95 | The Grand Healthcare |
| Absolut Center for Nursing & Rehab Gasport L L C | Gasport, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 83 | Absolut Care |
| Fiddlers Green Manor Rehab and Nursing Center | Springville, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 82 | The Sherman Family |
| Canterbury Woods (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Williamsville, NY | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 50 | Independent |
| Williamsville Suburban, L L C | Williamsville, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 220 | Independent |
| Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | Buffalo, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 200 | Centers Health Care |
| Humboldt House Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Buffalo, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 173 | The Sherman Family |
| Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | Buffalo, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 160 | Centers Health Care |
| Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Niagara Falls, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 160 | The Sherman Family |
| Comprehensive Rehab & Nursing Center at Williamsville | Williamsville, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 142 | Ephram Lahasky |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C | Tonawanda, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 100 | Sapphire Care Group |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Buffalo areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Buffalo metro is spread across Erie and Niagara counties in New York. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
New York
- Williamsville (14)
- Buffalo (10)
- Orchard Park (6)
- Hamburg (5)
- Lancaster (5)
- North Tonawanda (5)
- Lockport (5)
- Cheektowaga (5)
- Kenmore (4)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
Buffalo senior living questions, answered
Most states, including New York, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 12 Buffalo-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 42 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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