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Terrace View Long Term Care Facility
462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Terrace View Long Term Care Facility, in Buffalo, New York, is certified for 390 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New York median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 8, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 4.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $31K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Erie Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 14 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.6 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 50.5% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $30,843 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (33 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Aug 2024, 1 Nov 2022.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×12 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Nov 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 12 Feb 2020 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2020 |
| 12 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | Fine | $30,843 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.9% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Erie County Medical Center Corporation.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Erie County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn View Health Care Facility L L C | Hamburg | 230 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3.0 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc. | Getzville | 272 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2.9 | — | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Eden Rehabilitation Nursing Center | Eden | 40 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15.0 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Father Baker Manor | Orchard Park | 160 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5.0 | $22K | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Fox Run At Orchard Park | Orchard Park | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Harris Hill Nursing Facility, L L C | Williamsville | 192 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 7.3 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Mcauley Residence | Kenmore | 160 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5.0 | — | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility | Lackawanna | 84 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.8 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
All 33 facilities in Erie County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Terrace View Long Term Care Facility been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Terrace View Long Term Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $31K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Terrace View Long Term Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Terrace View Long Term Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, county. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Terrace View Long Term Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.