Niagara County · New York

Nursing homes in Niagara County, New York

CMS data lists 10 certified nursing homes across 6 cities in Niagara County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

10 facilities6 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 10 of 10 certified nursing homes in Niagara County. 1 holds a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3.2, compared with the New York average of 3.05; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
10
across 6 cities
Average CMS overall
3.2
New York avg 3.05
1-star overall (CMS)
1
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$102,466
Payment denial records
0
Higher-severity citations
3

How Niagara County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against New York, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Niagara County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with New York.

tick = New YorkThis pageNew York
5★1 · 10.0%22.3%
4★4 · 40.0%18.1%
3★2 · 20.0%18.5%
2★2 · 20.0%23.2%
1★1 · 10.0%17.4%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.5%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareNew York
CMS overall rating 5110.0%22.3%
CMS overall rating 4440.0%18.1%
CMS overall rating 3220.0%18.5%
CMS overall rating 2220.0%23.2%
CMS overall rating 1110.0%17.4%
Not rated00.0%0.5%
Total10100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 10 CMS-certified nursing homes in Niagara County; New York shares from all 596 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Niagara County’s largest divergence from New York is at 4: 40.0% of the county’s facilities against 18.1% statewide (+21.9 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.

Where facilities are concentrated

The cities holding the largest share of Niagara County nursing homes.

The 6 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 10 nursing homes.

  1. Niagara Falls3 · 30%
  2. Lockport2 · 20%
  3. North Tonawanda2 · 20%
  4. Newfane1 · 10%
  5. Gasport1 · 10%
  6. Lewiston1 · 10%
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Facilities in Niagara County

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CMS overall
10 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Absolut Ctr for Nursing & Rehab Gasport L L C
CCN 335533
Gasport, NYCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$8,281
Elderwood at Wheatfield
CCN 335790
Niagara Falls, NYCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 335742
Niagara Falls, NYCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center
CCN 335481
Newfane, NYCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Schoellkopf Health Center
CCN 335376
Niagara Falls, NYCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility
CCN 335669
North Tonawanda, NYCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Elderwood at Lockport
CCN 335500
Lockport, NYCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$94,185
Lockport Rehab & Health Care Center
CCN 335573
Lockport, NYCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
North Gate Health Care Facility
CCN 335649
North Tonawanda, NYCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence
CCN 335843
Lewiston, NYCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Niagara County, New York?

This dataset includes 10 CMS-certified nursing homes in Niagara County, New York, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 6 cities. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Niagara County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 10 nursing homes in Niagara County is 3.2, compared with the New York average of 3.05. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Niagara County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Niagara County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Niagara County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.