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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buffalo Center, IA

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Memory care in Buffalo Center offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Buffalo Center is about $3,430 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 55 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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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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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.
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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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.
Photo of Temperance Lake Ridge
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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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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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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.
Photo of Humboldt Homes Ltd
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.
Photo of Summit Heights Independent and Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Buffalo Center, IA

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Center is $3,430 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Armstrong, IA with an average of $1,874 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buffalo Center, IA vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Center, IA
$3,430/mo
$3,749/mo
$3,371/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buffalo Center, IA vs. the state and national average

Buffalo Center, IA
$3,430/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buffalo Center vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,430/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Buffalo Center, IA by room type

Studio
$4,421/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,976/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Buffalo Center

Recent reviews for memory care in Buffalo Center

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Buffalo Center memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Center memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Center, 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 Center memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Buffalo Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo Center, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.9%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Center memory care

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 Center Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Center, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Center memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buffalo Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Center, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Center memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buffalo Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Center, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Center memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Buffalo Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Center, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25.6%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 39 memory care facilities near Buffalo Center, Iowa. See the full list.

The 39 memory care facilities near you in Buffalo Center, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buffalo Center, Iowa, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Buffalo Center, Iowa ranges from $804 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Buffalo Center, Iowa is $3,430. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Buffalo Center, Iowa typically starts at $804. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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