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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, NE
If you’re looking for assisted living in Buffalo, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Buffalo or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Buffalo.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Buffalo for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Buffalo area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avamere at Lexington's goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love and for us to meet each person's individual needs. The atmosphere is warm. Relaxed and the ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture.At Avamere at Lexington, our month-to-month rent, without...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Stone Hearth has been great so care, the community is very clean, the staff are very friendly, and we have been very pleased with the care services. Our loved one first went into assisted living for about a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Stone Hearth Estates is an assisted living community located in Gothenburg, Nebraska in Dawson county. Gothenburg is a lovely small town located in the heart of Nebraska and Stone Hearth Estates is located on the edge of it. This location means that resident of Stone Hearth Estates have a...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Buffalo, NE
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $2,278 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bertrand, NE with an average of $1,700 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo, NE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo, NE vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buffalo, NE by room type
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffalo, NE
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo
Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE
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I think it is at the top of the list, in my opinion. I would look at this community if they had an opening.
The food is excellent and very good. They have a wonderful kitchen staff and chef. The community has allowed us to come eat meals for Christmas, St. Patrick's day, and other ...
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Buffalo assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Buffalo assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buffalo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Buffalo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buffalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buffalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buffalo
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Nebraska assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffalo protect seniors.
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Emerald Nursing and Rehab Cozad, Avamere at Lexington and Shackley Retirement Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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