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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo, IN

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo, IN

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They could come up with some more creative fun games for the residence that involve a little bit of physical movement, even for the ones in wheelchairs. There are so many options of games for everybody to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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When dealing with difficult people in your family it tends to be hard especially when they don't want to be there and refuse to do anything. The community itself is wonderful the staff is friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Valued for its rich soil and lush forests, Peru Indiana has always been known as a beautiful city. At Blair Ridge Health Campus, we are proud to be a part of the Peru community, and are honoured to provide its residents a warm and welcoming place to call home. Our residents have many...
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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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The room sizes are pretty good. They do a good job keeping the residents engaged. Some of the staff spend more time talking to each other than caring for the residents. The food seems pretty good. They have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Waterford Place Health Campus is located in Kokomo, Indiana, at the end of a quiet street, on a piece of land studded with ponds full of geese and fields of wildflowers. Our residents enjoy the serene privacy of our campus, but those eager to explore the surrounding community do not have to...
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I have my Mom going to the day care here and have been very pleased with the care and service they’re providing. She seems to be happy and is content with the activities that they provide her. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is much the same, and is proud to offer residents of Lowell and the surrounding community a warm and welcoming place to call home. Residents will find many...
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Things were going okay when she moved in but she wasn't able to get therapy here so we had to do outpatient. They had a lower price when you moved in but it increased after 30 days. They should make it more...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
A new generation of older adults is enjoying longer, healthier lives. They are determined to remain active, involved and as independent as possible, even when health challenges arise. For them, a different approach to health and wellness has arrived at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Wellbrooke is not only...
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My mother recently passed after 2.5 years in the memory care unit. Overall, the actual caregivers were fine…helpful and gracious, did their best. However, I felt that communication with the administration...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Valparaiso Senior Village is excited to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services to the seniors of Valparaiso, Indiana, and its surrounding areas. Valparaiso Senior Village offers a safe and active lifestyle paired with a kind and compassionate staff. Our care services are unique to each...
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[name removed], the new Director, is working hard to make this a wonderful environment. Today we joined the Christmas brunch and we loved the food. The brunch was well-organized and fun. My Mom is very happy...
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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.
West Lafayette Assisted Living offers a new senior housing alternative that combines residential apartment living, hotel like services, and access to personal care assistance. Our apartment styles range from cozy and economical alcove studios to more spacious two bedroom suites. Residents can...
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The Staff at Trustwell Senior Living is great and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far .
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Trustwell Living at Settlers Place is located in the small town of La Porte, Indiana. We are on the southeast edge of town, where we can enjoy the beautiful farmland and also be close to downtown for activities and shopping. We encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors and offer...
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My mother was recently @ Aperion Care Demotte for rehab and we were very happy with her care. The facility is clean, the staff were always very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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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.
Designed with both style and comfort in mind, residents of our health campus are happy to call The Springs home. As part of our dedication to enrich the lives of those in our care, our residents are always exploring surrounding Lafayette, a city where there is never a shortage of fun things to...
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This is the second time my family member has stayed at the Willows, and we couldn’t be more grateful! After a stay at a more advanced rehab facility where she unfortunately experienced complications, we...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Century Fields has such a wonderful staff, and they do a great job taking care of my dad, he thinks the world of Nadine and he loves it when she stops by to see him! Thank you to everyone there for all you...
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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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I had my hip replaced on [date removed] and started therapy with [name removed] on [date removed]. It was a very good experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I actually looked forward to the...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Colonial Nursing Home is doing wonderful. My daughter and I are both happy with them. The therapy staff is definitely taking their time with my daughter. They're not forcing her to do anything she can't do...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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My name is [name removed] and I have been here for two years. I love the activities and participate all the time. The food is very good and the nursing staff is very good. Therapy was good but I hated it...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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The staff are wonderful, caring and knowledgeable about how to care for a resident with dementia. My loved one is in the memory care unit and I do not feel they offer enough activities. Most of the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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 are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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 are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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.
Logansport Indiana is known for its hand-carved Gustav Dentzel Carousel that was brought to Logansport in 1919. Over the years, many visitors have experienced reaching for the brass ring to secure a free ride on this magnificent piece of art. Logansport is also known for WoodBridge Health Campus,...

Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo, IN

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $4,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fulton, IN with an average of $3,409 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, IN vs. nearby cities

Buffalo, IN
$4,106/mo
$4,080/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, IN vs. the state and national average

Buffalo, IN
$4,106/mo
$4,172/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo vs. other types of senior living

$4,846/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,106/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,977/mo
Studio
$3,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,057/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,547/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,082/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo over time

Buffalo, ININ stateNational

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Valparaiso Senior Village

4.3
We would recommend to others and have already done so. We picked this community because it was good and they accepted Medicaid. Only Disappointment is with the Rx system in place.Very difficult to make the many prescription changes weekly & monthly as needed for Parkinson's with two additional ...
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Aviva Valparaiso

3.5
The staff greetings were very pleasant at Aviva Valparaiso. The admissions and finances were also pleasant and helpful. Most of the staff in the Memory Center were always helpful, not enough of them. Housekeeping needed a little more effort, but again not enough of them. Meals were usually warm ...
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Buffalo nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Buffalo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
37.6%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.9%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo nursing homes

Nursing homes 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, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.6%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Wynnfield Crossing, Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living and Saint Anthony Majestic Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Indiana. See full list of communities.

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