Best Hospitals in Buffalo, NY — 2025 Guide
Buffalo has 7 Medicare-certified hospitals. The top-rated hospital is Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) with a Safety Score of 5.5/10. The average safety score across all Buffalo hospitals is 4.6/10.
Of the 7 hospitals in Buffalo, 5 offer emergency services. When looking for emergency care in Buffalo, NY, we recommend checking our scores and calling ahead to confirm availability.
How to Choose a Hospital in Buffalo
When choosing a hospital in Buffalo, consider the Safety Score, CMS star rating, and whether the hospital offers emergency services or birth-friendly care. Our scores are based on official CMS Medicare data including mortality rates, patient safety incidents, and readmission rates.
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, 2024. For informational use only.