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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Buffalo, KY
If you’re looking for assisted living in South Buffalo, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in South Buffalo or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in South Buffalo.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in South Buffalo for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the South Buffalo area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown and Campbellsville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown and Campbellsville.
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5 for all categories that are listed. Staff went above and beyond considering our circumstances. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community in the Elizabethtown area, we are conveniently located beside Kentucky’s Freeman Lake.Elizabethtown is your front-row seat to waterfront attractions, including the Fourth of July fireworks celebration, Elizabethtown’s Christmas in the Park,...
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While I have lived here I have felt safe and other residents are like family. I especially like doing crafts with [Name Removed]. My apartment is cleaned every week as well as laundry. [Name Removed]...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Come home to Willow Creek's distinctive assisted living and memory care community in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Surrounded by warm Southern hospitality in the heart of Kentucky, you’ll be close to a unique shopping district and a wide variety of entertainment.And when you’re at home, you’ll find a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Robin Brooke Senior Living is an assisted living community that is situated in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky. This historic and scenic town is full of beautiful foliage and natural attractions such as the Saunders Springs Nature Preserve complete with handicap accessible trails and...
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I've encouraged friends and family to check this place out before they go anywhere else. The most positive thing I've experience is the staff interaction; they are friendly and very helpful. I'm not there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our goal is to treat each client as an individual and ensure that the service plan that we create for them still allows the freedom, respect and dignity that they deserve. We strive to make our facility your home away from home, and to make the transition simple for each client and their family...
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in South Buffalo, KY
The average cost of senior living in South Buffalo is $3,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greensburg, KY with an average of $2,550 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Buffalo, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Buffalo, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Buffalo vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Buffalo, KY by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in South Buffalo over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Buffalo, KY
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Private income options in Kentucky
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VA benefits in Kentucky
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Medicare and Medicaid in Kentucky
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Buffalo
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Buffalo
Vitality Living Elizabethtown
5.0
There was a waiting list at the other places and she needed a place to go immediately. However, these people really seem to care about her being comfortable and welcome. I would recommend to others.
Cooper Trail Senior Living in Bardstown, KY
5.0
I have a family friend at Cooper Trail Senior Living. It is a beautiful campus that has a lot to offer seniors in Nelson County and the surrounding communities- activities, clinical care for assisted living and a wide array of life enrichment activities. I have had lunch with my friend and ...
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Willow Creek in Elizabethtown, KY
4.3
We thought the facility was nice but my parents were not happy with it. The privacy was not what they wanted, people would come into the rooms whenever they wanted without knocking and my parents didn't like that.
South Buffalo assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Buffalo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South 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 South 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 South 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
22.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South 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 South Buffalo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South 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 South Buffalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South 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 South Buffalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South 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 South Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
38.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in South 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 Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Buffalo protect seniors.
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Vitality Living Elizabethtown, Cooper Trail Senior Living and Willow Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Buffalo, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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