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10 Best Rehabs That Accept Medicare in Buffalo, NY (2026)

We list 20 rehabs that accept medicare in Buffalo, NY, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 20Treatment facilities
  • 3Offer detox
  • 2Inpatient / residential
  • 20Accept Medicaid

Medicare: the basics

Yes, Medicare covers many types of substance use disorder treatment. Part A covers inpatient hospital care, Part B covers outpatient services, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs and opioid treatment programs, and Part D covers many addiction medications. Original Medicare generally does not cover non-hospital residential rehab, and costs like deductibles still apply. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 rehabs that accept Medicare in Buffalo, NY

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Horizon Health Services Inc – Bailey Recovery Center

    Buffalo, NY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    3.9Google37 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  2. PROMESA Inc – Methadone Clinic 2

    Buffalo, NY

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  3. DART Program COP

    Buffalo, NY

    7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
    3.8Google26 reviews

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATCARFCOA

    Why it made our list: CARF and COA accredited; offers outpatient care and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. Palmerton Place – RRh

    Buffalo, NY

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

    Best for: Detox and residential careCOA

    Why it made our list: COA accredited; offers detox, residential care, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  5. Erie County Medical Center Corp MMD – Withdrawal and Stabilization Program

    Buffalo, NY

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    4.0Google9 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  6. Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo – Inpatient Rehabilitation

    Buffalo, NY

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers MAT and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. Sisters Health Center Amherst – STAR Program

    Buffalo, NY

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    4.0Google5 reviews

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers outpatient care and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  8. Sisters of Charity Hospital – STAR Saint Vincent

    Buffalo, NY

    6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
    3.6Google55 reviews

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers outpatient care and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. Endeavor Health Services – Behavioral Health Clinic

    Buffalo, NY

    6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10

    Best for: Outpatient care with MAT

    Why it made our list: Offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Spectrum Health – OCCBHC

    Buffalo, NY

    6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10

    Best for: Outpatient care with MAT

    Why it made our list: Offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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All rehabs that accept Medicare in Buffalo, NY

Palmerton Place – RRh

Buffalo, NY 14224

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

COA accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
3.3Google27 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.9Google37 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
3.4Google68 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

DART Program COP

Buffalo, NY 14209

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
3.8Google26 reviews

CARF · COA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.0Google5 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
3.6Google55 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.1GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.1 out of 10
3.8Google228 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
2.7Google54 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.6FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.6 out of 10
2.3Google15 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10
4.0Google46 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
3.2Google56 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
2.9Google31 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.6FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.6 out of 10
2.7Google38 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Spectrum Health – OCCBHC

Buffalo, NY 14209

6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many rehabs that accept medicare are in Buffalo, NY?

We list 20 rehabs that accept medicare in Buffalo, NY, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.