Canterbury Woods
Williamsville, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335816) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (716) 929-5800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canterbury Woods has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Canterbury Woods reports total nurse staffing of about 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
Canterbury Woods has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Canterbury Woods is a non-profit, church-related nursing home located in Williamsville, New York (Erie County). The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average daily population of 41.1 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 2, 1999, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Canterbury Woods holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 1 star, and Staffing 4 stars. These four ratings measure different aspects of care and are not identical, so families should weigh them individually.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.48, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Canterbury Woods, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current record directly on Care Compare for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Canterbury Woods has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Canterbury Woods accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 54.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, Canterbury Woods has zero federal fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Canterbury Woods is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily population of 41.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation data was provided in the available records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Canterbury Woods has been certified since August 2, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Canterbury Woods scores 3, 4, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 7169295800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7169295800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335816?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.