Quick answers
- Where is Terrace View Long Term Care Facility?
- 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215, in Erie County, New York.
- What is the phone number of Terrace View Long Term Care Facility?
- (716) 551-7100, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Terrace View Long Term Care Facility?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Terrace View Long Term Care Facility been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $40,190.
- What did inspectors find at Terrace View Long Term Care Facility?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 1, 2022 to July 8, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 1, 2022 to July 8, 2026), Terrace View Long Term Care Facility had 22 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $40,190 in total (2 fines, the latest on April 17, 2026). Nurse staffing is 4.23 hours per resident per day; the New York average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 8, 2026 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 8, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: August 26, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 26, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level F
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0791 Level E
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Earlier cycle: November 1, 2022 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 1, 2022 (standard health inspection); December 18, 2023 (complaint investigation); August 26, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0802 Level E
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0585 Level D
“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.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0803 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (14)
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0754 Level E
“Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0281 Level E
“Install proper backup exit lighting.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0531 Level E
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0754 Level E
“Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0902 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.”
K0921 Level E
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $40,190 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Fine | $9,347 |
| December 31, 2025 | Fine | $30,843 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.97 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.97 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.28 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.23 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.58 | 3.20 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.61 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 390 |
| Average residents per day | 375.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| Legal business name | Erie County Medical Center Corporation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1982-05-25 |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 |
| County | Erie County |
| State | New York |
| Phone | (716) 551‑7100 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335650 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center1.0 mi · Buffalo, NY · 5 of 5 stars
- Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center1.0 mi · Buffalo, NY · 1 of 5 stars
- Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin2.1 mi · Buffalo, NY · 2 of 5 stars
- Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing2.3 mi · Buffalo, NY · 1 of 5 stars
- Highpointe on Michigan Health Care Facility2.5 mi · Buffalo, NY · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Erie County Medical Center0.0 mi · Buffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital
- Sisters of Charity Hospital1.0 mi · Buffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital
- Upstate New York VA Healthcare System (Western NY VA Healthcare System)2.0 mi · Buffalo, NY · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13