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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buffalo nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Buffalo, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Buffalo or another care type is right for you. Browse 21 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buffalo.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bridgeway Addition, Green Acres and Ginger Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kent Estates, Sweetland Center and Moscow.
Nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, IA
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Great people,went above n beyond for my brother,such a wonderful place of comfort n care,can't thank you enough for the kind n loving care you gave my brother.Many thanks to [names removed] and the rest of...
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.
Charter Senior Living Memory Care of Moline provides true person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community...
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I worked with my sister-in-law to help her find a retirement apartment that would give her enough space for most of her things and we settled on Silvercrest Garner. We have been impressed on the overall...
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.
Those looking for a quality care home for their senior should look no further than Garner Farms. This care home has a number of locations, including Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. This care home offers both independent and assisted living. They offer several floor plans, and their comprehensive care...
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I would go check out Country Manor to see if this would be a good fit for your loved one. The community is able to monitor my loved one for safety (to make sure my loved one doesn't fall), redirection,...
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.
Consistency, security, comfort, a sense of well being; these are the needs of people with a memory loss condition such as Alzheimer's disease. Country Manor meets these needs by offering exceptional care in a safe and surprisingly homelike environment. There's no place like Country Manor... when...
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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.
Friendship Manor is the Illinois' Quad Cities only “Continuing Care Retirement Community.” Our warm, considerately designed, efficient campus is a safe haven where you can fully explore and celebrate your retirement years.The retirement community at Friendship Manor is a convenient and...
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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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.
The Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy 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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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, 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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo, IA
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $4,304 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatland, IA with an average of $3,975 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo
Overlook Village in Moline, IL
5.0
Overlook Village has been a godsend for my family. My parents moved to assisted living last year when they were both in failing health and just floundering in their condo. They have now had 3 great meals and have help taking their medications every day. Dad enjoys Men’s Club outings and Happy ...
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Silvercrest at Garner in Davenport, IA
5.0
My apartment is very nice and nicely decorated. I got the first floor so I do not have to take the elevator. I like the fact that they always have a lot of activities going on, and they are optional. They have a continental breakfast every morning and the option for lunch or breakfast. The food ...
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Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL
5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.
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.
Buffalo, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
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, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.5%
1.2%
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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, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
1.4%
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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.
Buffalo, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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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.
Buffalo, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookstone of Aledo, Quartet Senior Living and Senior Star at Elmore Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Iowa. See the full list.
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