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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo, TN

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Buffalo 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, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buffalo is about $4,504, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 125 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo, TN

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Photo of Brookdale Bristol
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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36 reviews
9.9
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36 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
17%
3 star
3%
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0%
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3%
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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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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22 Floor plans available
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9.8
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9.8
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41 reviews
5 star
82%
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Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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9.3
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30 reviews
9.3
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30 reviews
5 star
51%
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43%
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0%
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3%
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My husband, who has Alzheimer's disease, has lived in assisted living at American House in Johnson City for almost six weeks. He will transition to their memory care unit when the time comes. We have been...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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9.0
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20 reviews
9.0
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20 reviews
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We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
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8.3
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17 reviews
8.3
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17 reviews
5 star
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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...
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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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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44 Floor plans available
7.5
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14 reviews
7.5
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14 reviews
5 star
72%
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We loved Dominion! It felt homey it smelt good not like a nursing home it was nicely decorated the grounds were well maintained and it felt secure . The nurses and aids genuinely care for the residents, they...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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The staff were top notch. I could not have asked for a better place to recover from my hip surgery. I am so glad I had a choice other than MSHA.
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
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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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
44 Photos available
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo, TN

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $4,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bulls Gap, TN with an average of $3,509 per month.

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

Buffalo, TN
$4,504/mo
$4,523/mo

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

Buffalo, TN
$4,504/mo
U.S. national average
$4,844/mo

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

$4,593/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,504/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,789/mo
Studio
$4,936/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,878/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,655/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo over time

Buffalo, TNTN stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

4.6
Staff have always treated her with respect and kindness. They are all very responsive to my questions and calls when checking in on her. They keep me well informed of changes with her medication, doctor visits or if she has an accident. Mom complains some but she eats it. I think it more ...
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Dominion Senior Living Bristol

4.0
Dominion Senior Living of Bristol is a very clean, convenient facility. They seem to be short staffed as most, if not all, other LTC facilities are these days. However, the staff that is there seem to really get to know and care about the residents. [names removed] are wonderful to work with!! ...
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Buffalo nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Tennessee. See the full list.

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