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Upstate New York VA Healthcare System (western NY VA Healthcare System)
Hospital Buffalo, NY
3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 · (716) 862-3611
Overall star rating 5
Patient survey rating 3
Hospital typeAcute Care - Veterans Administration
OwnershipVeterans Health Administration
Emergency servicesYes
69% would definitely recommend
How its results compare with the national rate
Number of measures in each group where CMS found this hospital better than, no different from or worse than the national rate.
| Measure | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 1 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 71%
- Nurses always communicated well: 82%
- Doctors always communicated well: 77%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 63%
- Always quiet at night: 54%
- Given information about recovery at home: 86%
505 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- Sisters of Charity Hospital
1.4 mi away3★ - Kenmore Mercy Hospital
4.2 mi away3★ - Kaleida Health
5.0 mi away3★ - Erie County Medical Center
0.0 mi away2★ - Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
6.2 mi away2★ - Brylin Hosp
3.1 mi away
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital General Information; Patient survey (HCAHPS) (released Jul 22, 2026).