Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Williamsville, New York
1 of 5 nursing homes in Williamsville (20%) meet our strict criteria. The New York statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 3 avoid · data
City Average
2.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
804
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
3
3 Grade F
$156,664 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Williamsville, New York, is adequate but has some concerns, with only 1 of 5 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that 3 facilities have a total of $156,664 in fines, indicating potential issues to consider when making a choice.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 HARRIS HILL NURSING FACILITY, L L C (90) — Harris Hill Nursing Facility stands out with its impressive 5★ CMS rating and an A grade, reflecting exceptional care quality. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, residents benefit from a well-managed environment in this 192-bed facility, ensuring a focus on comfort and well-being.
The other 4 Williamsville facilities didn't qualify — 3 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $156K.
Recommended
Harris Hill Nursing Facility stands out with its impressive 5★ CMS rating and an A grade, reflecting exceptional care quality. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, residents benefit from a well-managed environment in this 192-bed facility, ensuring a focus on comfort and well-being.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Williamsville Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 3 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 3 Have fines totaling $156,664
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Williamsville Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Williamsville's city average is 2.2 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 5 Williamsville facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Williamsville avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Williamsville facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Williamsville, NY are recommended?
1 of 5 nursing homes in Williamsville (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Williamsville "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Williamsville?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.