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4 Best Independent Living Communities in Buffalo County, SD
The cost of independent living in Buffalo County is about $500 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 4 options. Read {{ totalReviews }} reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Spring Valley Colony, Crow Lake and West Brule.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Chamberlain, South Dakota, the River Buttes Apartments offer fantastic 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. Enjoy all of the benefits of a home without any maintenance or up-keep. Offering off-street parking, on-site laundry, and air conditioning, affordable River Buttes Apartments is...
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: 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 independent living in Buffalo County, SD
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo County is $500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highmore, SD with an average of $400 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo County, SD vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo County, SD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Buffalo County, SD by room type
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Buffalo County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo County independent 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 independent living communities in Buffalo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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River Buttes, Sunset Valley Haven and Miller Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buffalo County, South Dakota. See full list of communities.
There are 4 independent living facilities near Buffalo County, South Dakota. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Buffalo County
- Spring Valley Colony, South Dakota
- Crow Lake, South Dakota
- West Brule, South Dakota
- Lower Brule, South Dakota
- Stephan, South Dakota
- Lyonville, South Dakota
- Council House, South Dakota
- Rockport Colony, South Dakota
- Millerdale Colony, South Dakota
- Gann Valley, South Dakota
- Reliance, South Dakota
- Grosse, South Dakota
- Danforth, South Dakota
- Ames, South Dakota
- Pukwana, South Dakota
- Oacoma, South Dakota
- Chamberlain, South Dakota
- Shelby, South Dakota
- Fort Thompson, South Dakota
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