Hospice Buffalo Inc
Cheektowaga, NY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 331502)
CMS process measure: 99.12 (state average 97.72 — above state average)
Serves: 80 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (716) 686-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Buffalo Inc holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 99.12 is above the New York state average of 97.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Hospice Buffalo Inc serves 80 ZIP codes from its Cheektowaga, NY office in Erie County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Buffalo Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 331502, since 1983); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Buffalo Inc is a non-profit hospice located in Cheektowaga, New York, serving Erie County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 1983 (CCN 331502).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice Buffalo Inc a 5-star rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88 percent rated the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Buffalo Inc scored 99.12, which is above the New York state average of 97.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 72.1 percent of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on CMS's published data set.
Hospice Buffalo Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, includes 80 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Cheektowaga office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates its data periodically and some measures may not be published for every hospice due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Buffalo Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 331502) since December 1, 1983, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Hospice Buffalo Inc a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.12, above the New York state average of 97.72, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Hospice Buffalo Inc serves 80 ZIP codes from its Cheektowaga, NY location in Erie County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 80 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Buffalo Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is one factor families can consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 1983.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can discuss their goals of care with their medical team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Hospice Buffalo Inc at (716) 686-1900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hospice Buffalo Inc at (716) 686-1900 for information and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Hospice Buffalo Inc at (716) 686-1900 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Buffalo Inc (CCN 331502) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/331502?state=NY to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.