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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo Cove, NC

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Buffalo Cove 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 160 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buffalo Cove, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buffalo Cove is about $4,081, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 371 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo Cove, NC

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Photo of Yancey House
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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...
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
Photo of Openview Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
Photo of Asbury Place of Johnson City
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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Photo of Riverwood Assisted Living
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
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...
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Photo of David's House
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.
Photo of Dunmore Plantation
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.
Photo of Century Care of Cherryville
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo Cove, NC

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Cove is $4,081 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,386 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Cove, NC vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Cove, NC
$4,081/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Cove, NC vs. the state and national average

Buffalo Cove, NC
$4,081/mo
U.S. national average
$5,027/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Cove vs. other types of senior living

$4,724/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,081/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Cove, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,258/mo
Studio
$5,466/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,705/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,098/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,756/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo Cove over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo Cove

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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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Grace Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Granite Falls, NC

3.6
The first impression was excellent. Everyone smiled and was very pleasant. We were given the tour and loved the place which made us bring my mom up to see it. She fell in love with the place and the room in which she was going to stay in. She has been there since December. We have ...
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Buffalo Cove nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Cove nursing homes 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 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 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
33%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Cove 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 Buffalo Cove Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Cove 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 Buffalo Cove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Cove 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 Buffalo Cove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Cove 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 Buffalo Cove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
0.4%
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