Hospitals in ZIP 14215 (Buffalo, NY)
For ZIP 14215, Buffalo, NY, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall star rating of 3.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
ZIP 14215 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 2 CMS-certified hospitalss in ZIP 14215; 2 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM) (other). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM) (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit, 1 other |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
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Comparing hospitals in ZIP 14215
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 14215, Buffalo, NY, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 2.0 | non-profit | — | 0 |
| UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM) | Hospital | 5.0 | other | — | 0 |
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Data & methodology
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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