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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo Springs, PA

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Buffalo Springs 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buffalo Springs, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buffalo Springs is about $6,836, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 180 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Joanna Furnace, New Morgan and Plowville.

 

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44 Floor plans available
9.9
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61 reviews
9.9
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My mother was only there 6 days. She had to then be hospitalized and on hospice. The overall care, staff, food was wonderful. She wasn't there long enough fir me to comment about activities.
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.
Juniper Village at Lebanon is a senior living community located in Lebanon, PA offering both personal care and independent living. Lebanon is home to just over 24,500 people, and is a beautiful small city in Lebanon County with a railroad and Central Square. Residents can enjoy quiet walks,...
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9.0
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77 reviews
9.0
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77 reviews
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They were friendly, easy to work with, and treated my mom well. Her room was spacious and clean. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
General Overview: At Linden Village our residents have Choice, Purpose and Independence. Choices they make, Purposes they have and Independence they continue to enjoy. Our Continuum of Care offers a wide range of services on one Campus. Resident Programming is everyday with many different...
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8.6
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39 reviews
8.6
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39 reviews
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47%
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28%
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5%
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My sister [name removed] lives there. Overall, it is good. She is younger (age 69) and in better health than most, so she realizes that she may not need to be there. She feels the overall care is more...
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.
Welcome to Celebration Villa of Lebanon, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, offering exceptional personal care options for seniors.Celebration Villa of Lebanon is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:-Private personal...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo Springs, PA

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Springs is $6,836 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Hempfield, PA with an average of $6,328 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Springs, PA, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo Springs, PA
$6,836/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Springs, PA, vs. other senior living options

$7,430/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Springs, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,493/mo
Private
$6,775/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Springs 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: Buffalo Springs, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Springs, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,836/mo$6,517/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,553/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,430/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,773/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Buffalo Springs, PA:$6,836/mo
Pennsylvania:$6,517/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Springs, PA:$5,553/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Springs, PA:$7,430/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Springs, PA:$3,773/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Springs, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Buffalo Springs 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.

Buffalo Springs, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Buffalo Springs, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buffalo Springs 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 average 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
Buffalo Springs, PA$5,992/mo$5,704/mo+5.0%
Pennsylvania$6,101/mo$5,825/mo+4.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Buffalo Springs, PA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,704/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,101/mo
2023 average cost:$5,825/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo Springs

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo Springs

The Highlands at Wyomissing

4.4
Overall at least a four. I'd give them a five for cleanliness. They've just done an extensive remodel. I couldn't say much more, I just moved in a couple of weeks ago. I've been in pool exercises twice a week, which is what I was looking for. They have a very good system for taking us ...
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Phoebe Berks Health Care Ctr in Wernersville, PA

5.0
They have a lot of really good caring staff. They are very compassionate and work very hard. It's a lovely facility and very clean.

St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Buffalo Springs nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Springs nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Springs, 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 Springs 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 Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo Springs, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Springs 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 Springs Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Springs, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Springs 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 Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Springs, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Springs 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 Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Springs, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Springs 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 Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Springs, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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