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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo, SC

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Assisted living costs in Buffalo average about $3,493 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Buffalo. Our detailed directory has 67 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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1212 Photos available
9.7
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50 reviews
9.7
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50 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
18%
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2 star
8%
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They love their residents! Mom was near death when we moved her there and now a year later she is thriving and just celebrated birthday number 98!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff — Where Care Feels Like HomeAt Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, we believe senior living should be about more than just care — it should be about comfort, connection, and truly feeling at home. Located in the heart of Woodruff, South Carolina, our charming...
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1313 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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9 reviews
8.5
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9 reviews
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It has taken Mom a while to adjust but no major issues with the facility. Since she is independent she has not required any real assistance but activities available are good. Mom doesn't eat dinner but...
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.
Clinton Presbyterian Community is a continuing care retirement community (Independent Living Apartments, Patio Homes, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation) located in Clinton, SC. We proudly boast that we have the only 5-Star Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing and...
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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.
Photo of Whitney Place
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.
Whitney PlaceWhitney Place is an assisted living community located in Union, SC. Union is located in Union County and home to about 29,000 residents. A small town, Union, named after an old Union church, has a few local shops, stores, a museum and library where residents can enjoy scenic walks,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Hammett's Residential Care
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.
If you want to ensure the quality of care your loved ones deserves, than look no further....Park Place Assisted Living is the answer. Our professional and caring staff go that extra mile in serving our senior adults. Our top priority is to provide our seniors with a lifestyle that enhances the...
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7.0
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Upon first visiting the facility, I was thoroughly impressed. It was exceptionally clean, and the staff member on duty at the time, [name removed], was warm, welcoming, and highly professional. My father was...
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.
Welcome to The Inverness at Spartanburg, where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love. We are conveniently located in the beautiful rural area of Spartanburg, SC. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambience embraces the uniqueness of the local culture. The...
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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.
Photo of Winn's Residential Care
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, SC

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $3,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $3,037 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo, SC vs. nearby cities

Buffalo, SC
$3,493/mo
$3,459/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo, SC vs. the state and national average

Buffalo, SC
$3,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,687/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,493/mo
$3,493/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buffalo, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,350/mo
Studio
$3,991/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,280/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,441/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffalo, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buffalo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo

The Inverness at Spartanburg

4.9
The care services were good, but we had to pull out our loved one because he was more then what they could handle, but overall they did everything they could to care for him. They could of used just a little more training dealing with difficult people. There was always something going on at this ...
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Viva Senior Living at Gaffney

5.0
I would say that out of all the facilities I've been to that this one out ranks them all for appearance, cleanliness and staff. It's very upscale. The room sizes in assisted living are great and they have many wonderful amenities offered for the residents. I would highly recommend The Retreat ...
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Clinton Presbyterian Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community

5.0
I would recommend Clinton Presbyterian Community. My Father-In-Law is quite happy living there.We chose Clinton Presbyterian Community because of its proximity to family, recommendation, rating, price, accommodations, ammenities & options.

Buffalo review score based on 26 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 10 Buffalo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buffalo review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buffalo review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Buffalo, SC10 facilities
6.0
Union, SC29 facilities
6.4
Monarch Mill, SC22 facilities

Review subcategories for Buffalo assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 10 Buffalo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Buffalo, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.0
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
4.7
4.1
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
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, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
41.9%
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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, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
41.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.6%
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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, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.4%
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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, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
47.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
10%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.9%
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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 South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffalo protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, Langston Square and TerraBella Spartanburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Buffalo, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Buffalo, South Carolina is Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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