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Assisted living costs in Buffalo Bend average about $4,195 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 66 communities in Buffalo Bend. Our detailed directory has 884 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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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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As a daughter of an aging mother, I believe that the medical and support staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation facility provided my mother with exceptional medical care, love and dignity during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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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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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Buffalo Bend, VA

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Bend is $4,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo Bend, VA vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Bend, VA
$4,195/mo
$4,213/mo
$3,830/mo

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

Buffalo Bend, VA
$4,195/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,195/mo
$4,257/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buffalo Bend, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$5,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,665/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buffalo Bend over time

Buffalo Bend, VAVA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffalo Bend, VA

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 Bend.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo Bend

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo Bend

The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care

5.0
We chose The Harmony Collection because the space that it offered, the activities, the cleanliness, and just the overall feel of it. Everyone seemed like they were on top of their game. She has a bedroom with a shared bathroom, so it is a little on the smaller side but it does work for her ...
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Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

Friendship Salem Terrace

4.1
My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost ...
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Buffalo Bend review score based on 188 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 188 reviews of 56 Buffalo Bend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buffalo Bend 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

Buffalo Bend review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Buffalo Bend, VA56 facilities
8.0
Lexington, VA63 facilities
8.5
Glasgow, VA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Buffalo Bend 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 188 reviews of 56 Buffalo Bend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo Bend 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 Bend, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Buffalo Bend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Bend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Bend, 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 Bend 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 Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo Bend, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Bend 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 Bend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Bend, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Bend 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 Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Bend, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
14.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Bend 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 Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Bend, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Bend 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 Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Bend, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.6%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buffalo Bend

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 Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffalo Bend protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Brookdale Roanoke are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo Bend, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 66 assisted living facilities near Buffalo Bend, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Buffalo Bend, Virginia are Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, TerraBella Pheasant Ridge and Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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