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Nursing homes in Niagara County, New York
Niagara County, New York, has 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,389 certified beds.
40% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 145 health deficiencies over three cycles, 10.4 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $102K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Niagara County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 10 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 40% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 10.4 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $102K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence | Lewiston | 250 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3.6 | — | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Elderwood At Lockport | Lockport | 126 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7.9 | $94K | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center | Lockport | 82 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14.6 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| North Gate Health Care Facility | North Tonawanda | 200 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility | North Tonawanda | 80 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 12.5 | — | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Schoellkopf Health Center | Niagara Falls | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Elderwood At Wheatfield | Niagara Falls | 123 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10.6 | — | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center | Newfane | 165 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 13.3 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Niagara Falls | 160 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 14.4 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Absolut Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation At G | Gasport | 83 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 18.1 | $8K | 27 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 12 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 9 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 7 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 6 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Elderwood (2), Maximus Healthcare Group (2), Absolut Care (1), The Mcguire Group (1), Ascension Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Niagara County, New York?
10 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,389 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Niagara County have the highest CMS ratings?
Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence (5 stars), Elderwood At Lockport (4 stars), Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center (4 stars)
How do Niagara County nursing homes compare with New York?
40% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 10.4 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.