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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo Fork, KY
If you’re looking for assisted living in Buffalo Fork, 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 Buffalo Fork or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Buffalo Fork.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Buffalo Fork for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Buffalo Fork 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 Crestmoor, Shawnee Estates and Delafield.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bowling Green, Franklin and Morgantown.
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9.5
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18 reviews
I highly recommend Cardinal Landing Memory Care to others. The facility has a homey feel because it seems as though everyone is a family there. The place is exceptionally clean and everyone, director to...
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.
Chandler Memory Care, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been thoughtfully designed to provide a therapeutic, warm, and welcoming environment with optimum security and safety. Our Memory Care allows a person experiencing memory loss to maintain a level of independence. Our residents will...
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9.5
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16 reviews
I felt like the facility was nice and up to date. They really didn't have hardly any activities for the residents. Nothing for them to do, but sit in their room. I would recommend them, but they now have...
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.
Located in the beautiful, historic city of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Chandler Park Assisted Living Community is the perfect place to call home. Bowling Green is a bustling city, with lots of history, and lots to do. Home to the GM Corvette Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum, the...
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9.1
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19 reviews
[name removed] really lives it at Charter. She has lots of Friends and this is her first time living on her own. She is thriving. [name removed] can't stand or walk without a walker. She has fall a few times...
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.
Charter Senior Living's Mission Statement is, "To Enhance the Human Spirit" and they live by that mantra. Their Bowling Green location offers independent and assisted living options, all on the ground floor, with private patios, exterior entrances and has a total of 129 individual apartments. The...
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14 reviews
Selecting a home for my mother was not an easy thing until I visited The Bungalows at Bowling Green. The Director and the entire staff are so kind, caring and loving. Small quaint environment with many...
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.
Located conveniently on Campbell Lane, Morningside of Bowling Green has provided a home-like atmosphere for seniors since 1999. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans that address the physical, spiritual, intellectual,...
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9 reviews
My loved one is well taken care of they think they have always lived in the community. There are very good meals and the staff work with my loved one daily. My loved one has their baby with them. My loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Village Manor in Bowling Green, we offer a lifestyle complete with all the comforts and conveniences of a senior living community. We invite you to plan the next exciting chapter of your life here among wonderful neighbors, deluxe amenities, and elegant surroundings. We take a modern approach...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Buffalo Fork, KY
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Fork is $3,482 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Powderly, KY with an average of $3,081 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buffalo Fork, KY by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffalo Fork, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo Fork
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo Fork
Cardinal Landing Memory Care in Bowling Green, KY
4.9
My family was starting to be overwhelmed with the care for my mother. She was diagnosed with dementia and was needing constant supervision. We contacted A Place for Mom and was informed about Cardinal Landing Memory Care. An appointment was scheduled for us to tour the facility. We were very ...
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Hometown Manor of Russellville
5.0
In the bustling rhythm of our daily lives, we often find ourselves in a whirlwind of responsibilities and commitments. Amidst this, some unsung heroes bring peace and stability to our world – the dedicated team at Hometown Manor, where my father resides in assisted living.
I want to take a ...
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The Bungalows at Bowling Green
4.5
The staff at The Bungalows are wonderful! They really care about my mom and work hard to get to really know her and meet her needs. The housekeeping is satisfactory. The facility always looks clean and smells fresh. Communication with the family is excellent. I can talk with the resident ...
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Buffalo Fork review score based on 36 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 9 Buffalo Fork assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buffalo Fork review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Buffalo Fork assisted living
When assisted living 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 36 reviews of 9 Buffalo Fork assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo Fork resident and family assisted living 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 Fork, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Buffalo Fork assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Fork assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Fork, 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 Fork 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 Buffalo Fork 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
33.3%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Fork 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 Buffalo Fork 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
55.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Fork 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 Buffalo Fork 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
22.2%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Fork 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 Buffalo Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Fork 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 Buffalo Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buffalo Fork
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 Buffalo Fork protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cardinal Landing Memory Care, Chandler Park Assisted Living and Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo Fork, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Buffalo Fork, Kentucky. See the full list.
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