DEGRAFF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

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How DEGRAFF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Compares

DEGRAFF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-SKILLED NURSING FACILITY is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in North Tonawanda, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.5%) is below the New York average of 13.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Tonawanda, the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. New York average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.5% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (46% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (29% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — better than the New York average of 6.8%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the New York average of 20.7%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda sits in Niagara County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

40,194 (19.1%)

Median age

43.4 years

Median household income

$57,252

Median home value

$131,600

Demographics for Niagara County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Tonawanda.

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