Delaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation And Nursin
Buffalo, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335640) · 95 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 885-3838 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Delaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of about 3. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Delaware Oaks reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%, which is high.
Delaware Oaks has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported to CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for details.
About this facility
Delaware Oaks Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a 95-bed skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with an average daily census of 92 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit partnership and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on April 21, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the New York state average of 3.03. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 3, and staffing rating of 2. Reported nurse staffing totals 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse-related deficiencies; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making decisions.
This facility is part of The Grand Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.8 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, with only 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, and staff turnover is 47.4%. The CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated abuse-related finding; no Special Focus designation is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 95 beds and has an average daily census of 92 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of The Grand Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 1.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 21, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2), staffing (2), and quality measures (3), which combine into the overall score of 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (716) 885-3838 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (716) 885-3838 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335640?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.