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Nursing homes in Niagara Falls, NY
3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Niagara Falls. Niagara County overall has 10 certified facilities (county average rating 3/5). Across the 3 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.3/5, against 3.03/5 across the 587 rated facilities elsewhere in New York.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Niagara Falls
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood at Wheatfield | Niagara Falls | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | — | 123 | |
| Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Niagara Falls | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | — | 160 | |
| Schoellkopf Health Center | Niagara Falls | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | — | 120 |
What to check in Niagara Falls
These figures cover the 3 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 3 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 3 of these 3. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 1 facility here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it. Check: Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 3 of 3 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood at Wheatfield | 3.07 | 2.50 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 2.92 | 2.58 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Schoellkopf Health Center | 4.08 | 3.83 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Gate Health Care Facility | 2.5 mi | North Tonawanda, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence | 4.1 mi | Lewiston, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility | 5.1 mi | North Tonawanda, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Elderwood at Grand Island | 5.1 mi | Grand Island, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Schofield Residence | 7.3 mi | Kenmore, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| McAuley Residence | 8.0 mi | Kenmore, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, L L C | 8.6 mi | Tonawanda, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Beechwood Health Care Center, INC. | 8.8 mi | Getzville, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Elderwood at Amherst | 9.3 mi | Amherst, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Elderwood at Williamsville | 11.0 mi | Williamsville, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center | 15.2 mi | Buffalo, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Niagara Falls area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.