HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN HEALTH CARE FACILITY

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How HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN HEALTH CARE FACILITY Compares

HIGHPOINTE ON MICHIGAN HEALTH CARE FACILITY is a 300-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Buffalo, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.6%) is below the New York average of 13.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 300 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Buffalo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. New York average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.6% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (52% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (45% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the New York average of 6.8%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.3% — better than the New York average of 20.7% (26% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

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 Buffalo

Buffalo sits in Erie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+

165,159 (18.0%)

Median age

40.2 years

Median household income

$59,464

Median home value

$160,700

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

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