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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo Cove, NC
Assisted living costs in Buffalo Cove average about $3,980 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 81 communities in Buffalo Cove. Our detailed directory has 355 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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For older adults desiring companionship or needing assisted living care, EdenGardens of Statesville provides more than just a place to live - it is a place to live well. EdenGardens’ beautiful campus, nestled among six wooded acres, is residential in look and feel. Our tastefully decorated...
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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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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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Heath House is a senior living community located in Lincolnton, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Heath House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life 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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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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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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.
Wexford House is a senior living community located in Denver, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Wexford House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life 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.
Piedmont Village of Yadkinville Piedmont Village at Yadkinville is an assisted living community located in Yadkinville, NC. The city of Yadkinville is located in Yadkin County and is home to about 2,800 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take relaxing walks, run errands and...
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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.
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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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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.
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...
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 like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
Cost of assisted living in Buffalo Cove, NC
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Cove is $3,980 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,365 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo Cove, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buffalo Cove, NC by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo Cove
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo Cove
Brookdale Lenoir
4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!
The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.1
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side.
There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and responsiveness of staff members at different communities, such as Brookdale Falling Creek and TerraBella Newton. Families express appreciation for the compassionate care that their loved ones receive.
Home-like environment. Many residents find the homelike atmosphere of communities to be a major factor in their satisfaction. At Brookdale Lenoir, the staff goes above and beyond to provide a homelike experience for residents, including offering family style meals and allowing residents to bring their own furniture. ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Families value the clear and consistent communication they receive from community staff, as described in reviews for Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living and Governors Bend. Regular updates and open dialogue ensure everyone is informed about residents' care and well-being.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy the range of activities offered at various communities, such as Heritage Care of Conover and Rose Hill Retirement Community. These include social events, exercise programs, and off-site excursions, keeping residents active and engaged.
High-quality dining experiences. Many reviews praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at different communities, such as Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a highlight for residents.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at various communities, including Brookdale Peachtree (AL) and TerraBella Lincolnton. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and the feeling of being at home.
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Buffalo Cove review score based on 108 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 108 reviews of 68 Buffalo Cove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buffalo Cove 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 Cove 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 108 reviews of 68 Buffalo Cove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo Cove 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 Cove, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Buffalo Cove assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Cove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Cove, 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 Cove 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 Cove 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
39.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove 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
39.7%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove 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
16.2%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buffalo Cove
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 North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffalo Cove protect seniors.
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