Nursing home · Cheektowaga, NY
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 · (716) 668-8100
Garden Gate Health Care Facility is a 184-bed for-profit nursing home in Cheektowaga, New York (Erie County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1979. On average it cares for 179 residents a day (about 97% of its certified beds). It is part of The McGuire Group, a group of 6 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.84 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.31 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 46% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | March 19, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 9 above the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Garden Gate Health Care Facility LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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- Mercy Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility ★★★★★Lackawanna · 4.8 mi · 84 beds
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Garden Gate Health Care Facility?
CMS rates Garden Gate Health Care Facility 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Garden Gate Health Care Facility have?
184 certified beds, with an average of 179 residents a day.
Does Garden Gate Health Care Facility accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Garden Gate Health Care Facility?
(716) 668-8100. Address: 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).