Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility
North Tonawanda, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335669) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 690-2080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility in this data set. The facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is high at 53.6%.
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been federally certified since April 1, 1984. It maintains 80 certified beds with an average of 77 residents, indicating high occupancy.
According to CMS Care Compare, Degraff Memorial holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measures (QM) rating is a strong 5 stars, but the staffing rating is just 1 star. CMS data show total nurse staffing hours per resident per day were not reported in this data set; however, nursing staff turnover is notably high at 53.6%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families researching this facility should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current and detailed record, as this profile reflects a specific CMS data vintage and may not include the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day for this facility in the available data; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 53.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 80 certified beds and an average of 77 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in this data set.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 716-690-2080 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 716-690-2080 to arrange a tour and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335669?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.