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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buffalo Ridge, VA

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Memory care in Buffalo Ridge 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 Ridge is about $6,900 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 90 communities, read 1756 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Martinsville, Stuart and Price.

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The CNA staffing is sometimes questionable but management had been quick to react and correct. Room is a perfect size... comparable to an apartment. Food seems to be good... lots of variety and generally...
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.
Make a fresh start and experience warm companionship and a comforting environment at The Park - Oak Grove. Our Assisted Living community in Roanoke, VA, enriches the lives of residents by providing an atmosphere that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Located in a...
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am glad I chose Brookdale to place my mother when we could no longer take care of her at home. At Brookdale, she has settled in well. The staff are kind and helpful. Her room is always neat. She has choices...
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.
When you’re considering a life of redefined independence, the historic town of Eden, N.C., where the Dan and Smith rivers meet, just might be the place. Our community is quiet and tranquil, offering convenient access to eclectic shopping, historic sites and local attractions such as the Eden...
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5 all the way. What we like the most about the community is that they keep the members active and yes we would recommend Commonwealth Senior Living community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
Making sure that your elderly family member moves to a place where he/she is properly cared for mentally and physically is likely of the utmost importance to you. Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville helps to encourage an active lifestyle for the elderly. The activities that the facility...
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Feedback: the staff, cleanliness is ok. Food flexibility is ok. I suppose the choices could improve. But my parent may just be a picky eater. Activities may need to increase and residents get fresh air.
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.
Premier Memory Care in Greensboro, NCWelcome to Richland Square Memory Care, a compassionate senior living community dedicated to providing specialized memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Located in Greensboro, NC, Richland Square offers a secure and...
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Excellent support staff for new comers.[name removed]went above and beyond to pair her with other residents she felt comfortable with.
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.
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I thank God we found Shuler Health Care for my mother. They took wonderful care of her for over six years. When we first searched for care, we found numerous places that were two to three times the price,...
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.
Shuler Health Care Assisted Living offers assisted living in 5 brick, ranch style villas in a cozy cul-de-sac in Kernersville. We prepare 3 meals and 3 snacks daily. We can provide assistance with the Activities of Daily Living, when necessary. Medical transportation is included as well as...
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The registration process was easy, and not pushy. The facility is clean looking. The baseboards and windowsills are relatively dust free, as well as the common areas. I like that the trash is removed from...
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.
Leave the laundry, housekeeping and yard work behind and spend your well-earned retirement doing exactly what you want. Rekindle an old hobby or start a new one. Catch up on your reading. At our assisted living community in Danville, Va., we want you to get back to the things you’ve always loved...
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5+ - FOOD IS OUTSTANDING (all residents agree). Activities (not sure as they have been without an activities director for several months. Brookdale NW Greensboro was one of about 6 facilities we visited with...
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.
At our community, which offers assisted living in the thriving city of Greensboro, N.C. , we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. You can connect with others here who share similar interests and life experiences to enjoy a...
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I was so impressed with Grand Villa that we signed up to have our family member live there. They helped with the move. Everything was so easy. I can't thank "A place for Mom" enough!! We are so pleased with...
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.
Assistance with activities of daily living to include; dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, and medication management.On-call physician services, dedicated caregivers 24/7, variety of activities, housekeeping, and laundry.We are superior rated by the State of North Carolina. What does this mean...
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I have enjoy working with [name removed]. She has helped me with improving my body where I have weakness. I can see and feel improvement in my legs, arms, and back. I will continue to work with her as I...
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.
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Photo of Mountain Valley Living Center
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Staff are friendly and helpful. Mom likes the food. They are chronically short-staffed, no activity director. No entertainment budget that I know of. Rooms seem to always be out of toilet paper. Fly catch...
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.
Mountain Valley Living Center a small assisted living, serving a maximum of 26 residents in a quite homelike atmosphere in the outskirts of King NC. Come let us show you our home away from home. When you have to make a decision for assisted care, come see Mountain Valley and their beautiful...
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This is a wonderful community and we really like it, especially since it is 15 minutes away from our home. We are able to bring my mother-in-law home for the holidays. She enjoys the meals and activities...
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.
North Pointe of Mayodan, a Victorian Senior Care Community, is a family owned and operated agency with over 50 years of providing services to seniors and their families in North Carolina. North Pointe features wall to wall carpeting, numerous common areas including parlors, libraries, porches and...
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The team at Spring Oak is the best! They always take time to answer questions, listen to concerns and reassure me when I have concerns. Having both parents at Spring Oak can be very difficult, but hearing...
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.
Spring Oak at Christiansburg is an affordable Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of the New River Valley.We offer a home like environment that provides loving care and excellent customer service. Our services include: Affordable housing, utilities, weekly laundry and personal cleaning...
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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.
English Meadows Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living and memory care community located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Home to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has been named by Southern Living as one of the South's best college towns, largely due to its outstanding economy and high...
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We had to place my mother-in-law and this really seems to be a good fit. My husband is the only child and she had lived with us for 4 years. We could no longer handle it here. They have made it and easy...
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.
Just 15 minutes north of Winston-Salem, Rose Tara Senior Living is a secure memory care community in beautiful King, NC. Step outside and enjoy the wooded surroundings, including picturesque views of nearby Pilot and Sauratown Mountains. Rose Tara specializes in the care of residents with...
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Average price here. Cardinal Senior Living Communities is Not a bad place. They need more staff, but that is every where. The staff are friendly and look after my mom. The food is good. There are wonderful...
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.
Cave Spring Place is an exceptional assisted living program in Roanoke, Virginia. Our intimate community is nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities. Residents enjoy our proximity to Tanglewood Mall, Valley View Mall and the...
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Some activities they had were day trips, they would go out for breakfast or lunch. There is a calendar that has daily activities on it. You can order food at this community, but you can also make your own...
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.
At Richfield, we help people rediscover their quality of life, regardless of where they are in life's journey. Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and accommodations, provide a setting where individuals become members of a secure, supportive and active community. ...
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The facility is on the small side, feels very homey, staff is extremely pleasant and helpful. They are very encouraging to the residents to be involved in the different activities.
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.
Residents in our community, located in beautiful Winston-Salem, N.C., get the benefit of living among others who share their interests, hobbies and life experiences while knowing that we’re always there to help take care of their needs 24/7. With a vibrant activity calendar that changes each day,...
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My loved one was a resident at Our Lady of the Valley for several years. Overall, my loved one had a good experience at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services,...
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.
Our Lady of the ValleyFor over 35 years, Our Lady of the Valley has served seniors in the greater Roanoke area with compassion and respect. We provide quality assisted living, nursing care, memory care (our newest service!), skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services—a full continuum of...
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[name removed], the doctor that cares for the residents is outstanding, she has great communication and is genuine in her care. The weekly cleaning of the residents rooms is unfortunately lacking in...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Woodland HillsSurrounded by sprawling green spaces and the Blue Ridge Mountains in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodland Hills stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Blacksburg, our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living,...
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My mom has been there for a while n its clean the staff is ver caring n nice.[names removed] are awsome people once u get to know them.If i ever have to b n place like that hope its Highgrove Assisted...
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 Highgrove Long Term Care assisted living community resides in the Reidsville, NC area. Known as the 'North Star' of the state, this area is home to many different attractions. If you are a senior looking for a bit of excitement, then the Reidsville area has a lot to offer. The Civil War Trail...
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My brother-in-law has suffered with Parkinson's for over 15 years and recently decompensated to the point of needing more assistance than home care could provide. Assisting my sister with the search for the...
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.
Here at Guilford House, you'll find a warm, welcoming community with traditional assisted living services and an innovative memory care program, just minutes from downtown Greensboro, NC. It's our goal to help each resident live their 'best life,' every day. Our residents enjoy private or...
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With health care things could always be a little better. Prefer our names to not be disclosed. Overall a good experience for mom but like I said there is always room for improvement. That would be for any...
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.
Clemmons Village II is a senior living community located at Holder Road, Clemmons, NC, providing a variety of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features various floor plans including companion suites, couple suites, and small, and large...
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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
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.
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Lawndale the staff are normally very nice and helpful and that is a huge plus!Overall it is a good experience.They have a podiatrist now almost monthly and a hairdresser is there on Fridays.The food is...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community is located in an upscale area of Greensboro, N.C., near Lake Jeanette and the Guilford Courthouse Military Park, with convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities.As an assisted living resident, you’ll enjoy a busy social calendar and...
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Cost of memory care in Buffalo Ridge, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Ridge is $6,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatham, VA with an average of $6,425 per month.

Memory care costs in Buffalo Ridge, VA, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo Ridge, VA
$6,900/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Buffalo Ridge, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,900/mo

Memory care costs in Buffalo Ridge, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,931/mo
Studio
$7,765/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buffalo Ridge, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Ridge, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$6,900/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,632/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Ridge, VA:$6,900/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Ridge, VA:$5,632/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Ridge, VA:unavailable
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Buffalo Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Buffalo Ridge

Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford

4.3
The staff is fantastic. They are friendly and helpful. The facility is always very clean. The rooms are a great size. The Program Coordinator and activities team are incredible. There is always something to do and opportunities to gather with other residents. As far as the food goes, I ...
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Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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PruittPlace Winston Salem in Winston-Salem, NC

4.9
Forest Heights covers all areas of need and they're willing to accommodate you in every which way possible. They meet your needs of what you're looking for, as far as finding a good place for mom. The sales person was the one mostly involved with me and she was great! They went on and beyond ...
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Buffalo Ridge review score based on 352 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 352 reviews of 90 Buffalo Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buffalo Ridge 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 Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Buffalo Ridge, VA90 facilities
7.7
Hillsville, VA45 facilities
7.8
Stuart, VA102 facilities

Review subcategories for Buffalo Ridge 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 352 reviews of 90 Buffalo Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo Ridge 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 Ridge, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.7
Friendliness
3.0
3.8
Care services
2.7
3.5
Staff
2.8
3.7
Meals & dining
2.6
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.6
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Buffalo Ridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Ridge, 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 Ridge 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 Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.9%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.2%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Ridge 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 Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Ridge 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 Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Ridge 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 Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Ridge 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 Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Ridge, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Buffalo Ridge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Buffalo Ridge protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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