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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NE
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, NE 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 11 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 Josselyn, Sumner and Cumro.
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Stone Hearth has been great so care, the community is very clean, the staff are very friendly, and we have been very pleased with the care services. Our loved one first went into assisted living for about a...
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.
Stone Hearth Estates is an assisted living community located in Gothenburg, Nebraska in Dawson county. Gothenburg is a lovely small town located in the heart of Nebraska and Stone Hearth Estates is located on the edge of it. This location means that resident of Stone Hearth Estates have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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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.
Avamere at Lexington's goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love and for us to meet each person's individual needs. The atmosphere is warm. Relaxed and the ambiance embraces the uniqueness of the local culture.At Avamere at Lexington, our month-to-month rent, without...
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.
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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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 nursing homes in Buffalo, NE
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $2,278 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumner, NE with an average of $1,700 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NE vs. nearby cities
Buffalo, NE
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NE vs. the state and national average
Buffalo, NE
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, NE by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo
Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE
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I think it is at the top of the list, in my opinion. I would look at this community if they had an opening.
The food is excellent and very good. They have a wonderful kitchen staff and chef. The community has allowed us to come eat meals for Christmas, St. Patrick's day, and other ...
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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, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.4%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
26.5%
*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%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
17.2%
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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, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.4%
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
7.7%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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, NENational
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
15.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stone Hearth Estates, Emerald Nursing and Rehab Cozad and Avamere at Lexington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Nebraska. See the full list.
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