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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buffalo, TN
Memory care in Buffalo offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Buffalo is about $4,652 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 129 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Kingsport, Elizabethton and Roan Mountain.
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9.9
Review score
37 reviews
When we toured Brookdale Bristol it was so welcoming from staff and residents. He had many opportunities for different crafts, card games and much more entertainment. This community takes proud in caring for...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review score
41 reviews
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review score
32 reviews
Loved the place from the first time we walked in. From the friendly management to staff. Everyone always has a smile on their face. Very clean place too. We’re so happy this is were we placed our uncle.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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20 reviews
We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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18 reviews
They have great staff and God's answered our prayers for a temporary safe haven and place to heal for our loved one. We would recommend The Courtyards at Johnson City to other families who may need a place...
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
15 reviews
This place is so homey and clean! The staff is very sweet and mom is very happy. The food is great that she gets and I know she is getting great care. Each time I visit mom says I like this here -...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
44 Photos available
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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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 memory care in Buffalo, TN
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $4,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bulls Gap, TN with an average of $3,534 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buffalo, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Buffalo, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Buffalo
Recent reviews for memory care in Buffalo
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.
The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Buffalo review score based on 67 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 10 Buffalo memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
Review subcategories for Buffalo memory care
When memory care 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 67 reviews of 10 Buffalo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo resident and family memory care 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, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Buffalo memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo memory care 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 memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Buffalo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo memory care
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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo memory care
Memory care 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, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo memory care
Our memory care 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, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buffalo, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Buffalo, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Buffalo, Tennessee is Brookdale Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Buffalo, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buffalo, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Buffalo, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Buffalo, Tennessee ranges from $1764 to $9035. The average Memory Care cost in Buffalo, Tennessee is $4,652. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buffalo, Tennessee typically starts at $1764. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Buffalo
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- Elizabethton, Tennessee
- Roan Mountain, Tennessee
- Blountville, Tennessee
- Bristol, Tennessee
- Abingdon, Virginia
- Offset, Tennessee
- Telford, Tennessee
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Jonesborough, Tennessee
- Woodby Hill, Tennessee
- Erwin, Tennessee
- Marcem, Virginia
- Shady Valley, Tennessee
- Bristol, Virginia
- Nickelsville, Virginia
- Camp Tom Howard, Tennessee
- Harr, Tennessee
- Craigs Mill, Virginia
- Alum Wells, Virginia
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