Terrace View Long Term Care

    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.95·(57)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.6
    • Staff

      2.7
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and caregiving staff
    • Strong physical and occupational therapy with one-on-one sessions
    • Attentive certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
    • Effective discharge planning and social work coordination
    • Clean, well-maintained pod areas and private rooms
    • Engaging activities and spiritual programming
    • Responsive café and dining-service staff in portions of the facility
    • Prompt housekeeping and laundry services
    • Positive rehabilitation outcomes and successful therapy stays

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels, especially nights and weekends
    • Uneven cleanliness and sanitation practices across units
    • Inconsistent medication administration and delayed pain management
    • Poor staff responsiveness and family communication
    • Staff conduct and professional accountability
    • Inconsistent meal quality and dietary responsiveness
    • Inadequate fall-prevention and transfer-safety practices
    • Management and complaint-resolution deficiencies
    • Limited supply availability and lack of on-site pharmacy access
    • Allegations of theft and personal-property security gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Terrace View Long Term Care elicits sharply divided impressions. Several families and former residents describe very positive experiences characterized by compassionate bedside care, strong therapy teams, and clean, well-maintained rooms and pods. In those accounts, CNAs and therapists are singled out for attentive one-on-one work, rehabilitation progress is notable, and social-work or discharge-planning staff provide helpful coordination. The facility's physical environment is frequently described as modern and well equipped, with private rooms and accessible communal spaces that support activities and spiritual programming.

    At the same time, a substantial set of reviews documents operational inconsistencies that materially affect care quality. The most recurrent themes are understaffing (particularly on nights and weekends), uneven housekeeping and sanitation across units, and delays or inconsistencies in medication administration and pain management. These patterns are associated with concerns about timely assistance with activities of daily living, delayed responses to call lights, and reported safety events such as falls or transfer-related incidents. Several reviewers also raised issues about professional conduct and accountability, including staff phone use during shifts, tone or communication problems, and allegations related to missing personal items.

    Dining and dietary services receive mixed evaluations. Some residents report palatable lunch and dinner options and responsive café staff, while others describe poor meal presentation, slow or missed meal delivery, and lack of responsiveness to special requests. Activities programming is often cited as a strength where present: weekly services, music, church groups, and staff-led events were important contributors to resident engagement in multiple accounts.

    Management and administrative practices appear inconsistent: positive notes about helpful admissions and discharge coordination coexist with criticisms of insurance-driven discharge decisions, pressure to upgrade rooms, and a perception that complaints are not always resolved to family satisfaction. Operational gaps such as inconsistent supply availability, limited in-room pharmacy access, and variability in night-shift performance are recurring concerns and amplify family anxiety when they appear.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests that care quality at Terrace View can vary by unit and by shift. Prospective residents and families should plan an in-person tour that includes observation of care routines, review of staffing levels (including night and weekend coverage), a discussion of medication administration protocols, dietary accommodations, how personal-property losses are handled, and how complaints are escalated. Asking to speak with the unit charge nurse, therapy lead, and social worker can help clarify whether a specific unit’s strengths align with the resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.

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    Location

    Terrace View Long Term Care is located at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY, 14215.

    About Terrace View Long Term Care

    Terrace View Long Term Care sits on the Erie County Medical Center Health Campus at 462 Grider Street in Buffalo, New York, and the place is a modern, well-lit 390-bed nursing home where folks needing long-term care or skilled nursing services get what they need, and they've made some thoughtful choices in the design so everything from the wide hallways and big windows to the rooms themselves feel open and filled with light, plus there are little neighborhoods inside, each housing about 16-24 residents with their own living rooms, fireplaces, kitchens, and dining spaces, which helps things feel smaller and more homelike even though the building's big.

    People who live here get round-the-clock care from skilled nurses and doctors, and some of those staff include specialists like physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and social workers, and anyone needing treatments after things like surgery, injuries, or complex illness can use the rehab center with the latest equipment including a Cybex machine, a recumbent bike, and all sorts of gear for walking and strengthening arms or legs, so folks who need to practice things like getting in and out of a tub or making a bed or even cooking basic meals can work on these skills in special practice areas.

    They've built specialty units for people who need things like memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, a unit just for those who need help with ventilators, a place for post-surgery rehab and a unit for folks with behavioral needs, and there's even a dedicated bariatric unit, so the staff's always tending to a wide range of health issues from stroke or brain injuries to surgical recovery or complex neurological conditions, and somebody can get palliative care, speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy, recreational programs, and social work support-all right on site.

    Along with healthcare, everyday comforts get some real attention, with rooms coming furnished with bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and phones you can use for a small fee, while communal areas include lounges, a grand piano, a Rock-Ola jukebox, and big indoor terrace spaces overlooking the grounds, plus there are fireplaces for friendly gatherings, resident computers and Wi-Fi, outdoor terraces, and a courtyard for a little fresh air or a quiet walk, so people aren't just stuck in their rooms unless they want to be.

    There's a beauty salon/barbershop, a gift shop, a chapel for worship or quiet time, a café if you want a coffee or snack, and buffet dining, along with a main kitchen and food service for each area, and the building's set up so loved ones can stay overnight if needed. Residents and families also have access to home health and hospice resources, and there's a dental and eye clinic onsite for everyday or emergency needs, plus a banking office to handle money matters. Parking, restrooms, and air conditioning are available, and the place is built for easy movement with wheelchairs, including outdoor seating and accessible paths.

    Staff spend time with residents through recreation and social activities, all with the goal of helping people stay active, connected, and as independent as possible, and families are included with chances to join in or get support. The staff knows every person is different, and care plans are put together to fit what each resident needs and wants, aiming for comfort and dignity every step of the way. Credit cards are accepted for services and amenities.

    People often ask...

    Terrace View Long Term Care offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215.

    No, Terrace View Long Term Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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