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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buchanan, CA

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Buchanan is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buchanan, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buchanan is about $4,185, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 477 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buchanan, CA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
Vintage Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...

Cost of nursing homes in Buchanan, CA

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan is $4,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, CA with an average of $3,564 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, CA, vs. nearby cities

Buchanan, CA
$4,185/mo
$4,089/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, CA, vs. state and national averages

Buchanan, CA
$4,185/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,076/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,185/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,672/mo
Studio
$4,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,034/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,731/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buchanan, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,185/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,904/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,076/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,218/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Buchanan, CA:$4,185/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan, CA:$3,904/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan, CA:$4,076/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan, CA:$4,218/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buchanan, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Buchanan and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Buchanan, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buchanan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buchanan, CA$4,988/mo$4,944/mo+0.9%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Buchanan, CA
2024 average cost:$4,988/mo
2023 average cost:$4,944/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buchanan

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buchanan

Valley Comfort Assisted Living in Modesto, CA

4.7
My husband was previously a resident at Valley Comfort Assisted Living and the overall experience with this facility was great. The facility was always clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The staff seemed to be on top of the care, most of them were great. The food looked good. The care was ...
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Lifespring Senior Campus in Turlock, CA

5.0
this place is so much like home it is clean the food is home cooked activities such as bingo and trivia are grandpas favorite the staff truly make you feel like family i highly recommend this five star facility to any one looking for the best card in Turlock it’s piece of mind to know our ...
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Stacie's Chalet - Modesto

4.9
We moved my mother to the memory care wing here on July 10th. I have been exceptionally happy with every aspect of the facility and staff. The food is very good and nutritious with fresh vegetables and fruit regularly. The staff are compassionate and kind and treat the residents like family. I ...
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Buchanan nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Buchanan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buchanan, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buchanan nursing homes

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 Buchanan Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buchanan, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buchanan nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buchanan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buchanan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Buchanan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pleasant Valley Memory Care, The Gardens of Modesto and Stratford at Beyer Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buchanan, California. See full list of communities.
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