The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Ctrs Machias Campus

Nestled along Route 16 in the quiet, wooded hills of Machias, New York, The Pines Healthcare & Rehab Centers Machias Campus offers skilled nursing and rehabilitative care within one of western New York's most serene natural settings. Operated by Cattaraugus County government, this facility reflects a longstanding public commitment to providing residents of the Southern Tier with dignified, professionally supervised care close to home. The campus sits in a region defined by rolling Appalachian foothills and a strong sense of community. Families visiting from nearby Franklinville, Ellicottville, or Olean will find the drive along Route 16 straightforward, winding through some of the most picturesque countryside in upstate New York. The vibrant resort town of Ellicottville — home to Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski areas — is just a short drive away, offering families a full range of dining and lodging options during visits, including local favorites along Washington Street. For medical coordination, residents and families benefit from proximity to Olean General Hospital (part of the Upper Allegheny Health System) in nearby Olean, providing specialist referrals and acute care backup when needed. The broader Cattaraugus County area also offers outpatient therapy, dental, and pharmacy services that complement the on-site skilled nursing team. Allegany State Park, one of New York's largest state parks, lies within easy reach and provides a stunning backdrop for the region — a meaningful amenity for families who want to combine a visit to their loved one with a walk through old-growth forest or a picnic by Red House Lake. As a county-operated facility, The Pines Machias Campus is accountable to the residents of Cattaraugus County and upholds the transparency and public-service standards that come with government stewardship. The skilled nursing team focuses on post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and medically complex cases, delivering individualized care plans in a setting where staff often know residents and their families by name. For seniors who have deep roots in the Cattaraugus County community, this is a place where care feels personal — because it is.