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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo Chip, SD

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Buffalo Chip is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 15 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buffalo Chip, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buffalo Chip is about $3,169, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 12 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo Chip, SD

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This place has been a blessing. My father is in memory care here and he tells me daily how lucky he is to be in such a nice place. He loves the staff. Tells me they are wonderful people. They are always...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Spearfish! Enjoy life overlooking the beautiful Black Hills at Edgewood in Spearfish, with the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2004, Edgewood expanded and upgraded in 2011 with more space, a movie theater, activity room and new dining...
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Overall, things have been going well for my loved one at The Victorian. He doesn't like the food, The parking here is not good, and there have been some miscommunications about things. The first month there...
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 Victorian Assisted Living & Retirement Center offers assisted living care living for seniors.Individual apartment units are complemented with a luxurious lounge area for residents to unwind, relax, and connect with other members of the community. Enter the community dining room, where our...
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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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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.
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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
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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.
Sandstone Senior Living “Assisted Living” is the ideal solution for seniors who value their independence, yet need assistance with daily activities. We are proud to offer a unique solution for residents with our tiered levels of care. Sandstone staff members are available 24 hours a day for help...
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
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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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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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 Golden LivingCenter - Prairie Hills
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...

Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo Chip, SD

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Chip is $3,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Custer, SD with an average of $3,295 per month.

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

Buffalo Chip, SD
$3,169/mo
$3,370/mo

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

Buffalo Chip, SD
$3,169/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

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

$3,569/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,169/mo

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

Studio
$3,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,665/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Chip over time

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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 Chip

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo Chip

Edgewood Spearfish Senior Living LLC

4.0
I had recently taken a tour of this community for my loved one and I have no complaints of how things had went for her. She had to recently leave due to health related issues but it had nothing to do with the overall facility. I was very comfortable with the care the staff provided and thought ...
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Buffalo Chip nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Chip nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Chip, 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 Chip 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 Chip 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
30.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Chip 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 Chip Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
3.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.7%
5.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Chip 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 Chip partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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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%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Chip 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 Chip communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Chip 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 Chip offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
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
23.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.4%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edgewood Spearfish Senior Living LLC, The Victorian and Good Samaritan Society-St Martin Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo Chip, South Dakota. See full list of communities.

There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo Chip, South Dakota. See the full list.

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