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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo Valley, TN

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Assisted living costs in Buffalo Valley average about $3,546 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Buffalo Valley. Our detailed directory has 35 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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Buffalo Valley Assisted Living Facilities | 35 Reviews

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Last Updated: 9/10/24
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Photo of Bellwood Assisted Living
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8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
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46%
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I would say that you get what you pay for. It's a small facility and inadequate if your loved one needs more than medication management. The staff is very caring, but their hands are tied due to the age and...
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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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage
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8.0
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8.0
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5 star
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14%
3 star
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The Pavilion is a nice and clean facility with friendly personnel. They took real good care of my loved one and were friendly to her. They were always checking on her to make sure she was okay.
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.
The Carthage Pavilion Assisted Living opened our community in September of 2015. Our staff have a combined of 25 plus years in senior living experience. We are locally owned and operated. We are conveniently located only 6 miles from I-40 East in-between Lebanon and Cookeville, TN. Our property...
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
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 heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially.  Morningside...
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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 assisted living in Buffalo Valley, TN

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Valley is $3,546 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Boiling Springs, TN with an average of $3,200 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo Valley, TN vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Valley, TN
$3,546/mo
$3,732/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo Valley, TN vs. the state and national average

Buffalo Valley, TN
$3,546/mo
U.S. national average
$4,620/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo Valley vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,546/mo
$3,546/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buffalo Valley, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,200/mo
Studio
$3,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo Valley over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffalo Valley, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buffalo Valley.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo Valley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo Valley

Bellwood Assisted Living in Lebanon, TN

4.4
My relative was a patient there for years before his passing. I saw how well he was cared for. That was the main reason we chose Bellwood. They are wonderful about keeping family informed about patient issues and updates. The only real negatives were that patients did not have call buttons and ...
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Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Morningside of Cookeville

4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.

Buffalo Valley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Valley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Valley, 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 Valley 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 Valley 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
57.1%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Valley 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 Valley 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
57.1%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
40.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Valley 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 Valley 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
28.6%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Valley 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 Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Valley 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 Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buffalo Valley

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 Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffalo Valley protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Bellwood Assisted Living, The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage and Morningside of Cookeville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo Valley, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near Buffalo Valley, Tennessee. See the full list.

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