Father Baker Manor: Comprehensive Review
Father Baker Manor, located at 6400 Powers Road in Orchard Park, NY 14127, is a skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation facility operated by Catholic Health. This state-of-the-art facility provides care for residents living with diagnosed conditions or requiring medical supervision in a comfortable environment focused on wellness and recovery. Types of Services Offered Skilled Nursing…
Father Baker Manor is a Catholic Health skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation facility at 6400 Powers Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127. It is run as a nonprofit corporation, has 160 Medicare-certified beds, and averages about 146 residents a day. On Medicare.gov Care Compare it holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which Medicare treats as average. The overall score blends three areas: state health inspections, nurse staffing, and clinical quality measures. This review lays out what the facility offers and what the Medicare data shows.
At a glance
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Overall Medicare rating | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Health inspection rating | 2 out of 5 stars |
| Staffing rating | 5 out of 5 stars |
| Quality measure rating | 4 out of 5 stars |
| Total nurse staffing | 4.10 hours per resident per day |
| RN staffing | About 0.83 RN hours per resident per day |
| Certified beds | 160 Medicare-certified |
| Average daily census | About 146 residents |
| Ownership | Nonprofit corporation (Catholic Health) |
| Most recent inspection | November 6, 2024, 2 deficiencies found |
| Fine | $21,645 (recorded March 2026) |
| Abuse icon | None; no payment denials |
| Data source | Medicare.gov Care Compare |
Types of services offered
Skilled nursing care
Father Baker Manor provides 24-hour nursing care. According to Medicare.gov Care Compare, the facility reports 4.10 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the roughly 3.5 hours a day often cited as a general benchmark. Of that total, about 0.83 hours come from registered nurses and about 1.60 hours from licensed nurses overall. Nurse staffing is the facility's strongest Medicare mark, at 5 out of 5 stars.
Subacute rehabilitation
The facility offers short-term rehabilitation for patients transitioning from hospital care. These programs help residents return home after medical events through physical therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, and speech therapy.
Assisted living
Father Baker Manor also offers assisted living for residents who need help with daily activities but not intensive medical care.
Specialized care options
The facility offers specialized care for cardiac conditions, bariatric needs, arthritis, dialysis (including peritoneal dialysis), hospice, and memory care for residents with cognitive impairments.
Amenities
Beyond the clinical care, a handful of everyday comforts help the place feel less like a hospital and more like home.
Accommodations
- Deluxe single rooms
- Private rooms
- Semi-private rooms
- All rooms include modern furnishings with options for telephone and cable TV.
Common areas
- Chapel for spiritual services
- Courtyards with fountains and landscaped gardens
- Dining room
- Activity areas
- Living room with fireplace
- Gym for rehabilitation
- Outdoor patios
Services
- Beauty salon and barber shop
- Wireless internet access throughout the facility
- Laptop and printer loans for residents without their own computers
- Free parking for visitors
- Pharmacy services
- Transportation services for medical appointments
Daily activities
The facility coordinates regular activities, including shopping and entertainment outings, seasonal celebrations, morning exercise programs, arts and crafts, club participation, and health and wellness programs.
Pricing information
Skilled nursing room rates are set by the facility and are not published by Medicare. Rates vary by room type and level of care, so pricing is not publicly standardized. Contact Father Baker Manor directly for a current quote. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid for eligible residents.
Quality ratings and metrics
On Medicare.gov Care Compare, Father Baker Manor holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which Medicare treats as average. The breakdown is uneven. It earns 2 out of 5 stars for health inspections, which is below average, 4 out of 5 for clinical quality measures, and 5 out of 5 for nurse staffing. Its most recent standard health inspection, on November 6, 2024, found 2 deficiencies. In March 2026 Medicare records a fine of $21,645 against the facility. It carries no abuse warning flag and no payment denials. All figures are from Medicare.gov Care Compare.
Conclusion
Father Baker Manor is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with an average overall Medicare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its strengths are high nurse staffing, at 5 out of 5 stars, and solid clinical quality measures, at 4 out of 5. Its weak spot is health inspections, at 2 out of 5, and Medicare records a 2026 fine of $21,645.
Before committing, confirm current pricing directly and weigh whether what the facility offers lines up with what your loved one actually needs.
Before choosing Father Baker Manor, consider touring at different times of day, speaking with current residents and families, asking about evening and weekend staffing levels, discussing how the facility handles specialized needs, and reviewing the care plan process and family involvement.
There's no substitute for seeing a place yourself. Trust what you observe on the ground, and weigh it against what your loved one actually needs.
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