10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, WI

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wisconsin is $6,162, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Buffalo County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo County, WI

Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wisconsin is $6,162 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Wisconsin vs. 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 state: Wisconsin

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Wisconsin	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$6,162/mo	$5,847/mo	5.4% above national median
Assisted Living	$5,889/mo	$5,830/mo	1.0% above national median
Memory Care	$7,352/mo	$6,999/mo	5.0% above national median
Independent Living	$3,028/mo	$3,520/mo	14.0% below national median

Nursing Homes

Wisconsin:$6,162/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:5.4% above national median

Assisted Living

Wisconsin:$5,889/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:1.0% above national median

Memory Care

Wisconsin:$7,352/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:5.0% above national median

Independent Living

Wisconsin:$3,028/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:14.0% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo County

Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Chippewa Falls

5.0

They seem to be doing a pretty good job. The staff is pretty attentive, and they keep it clean. She is getting very good care, and a lot of attention. I don't get complaints about food, and when we go in it smells good. It's still pretty new, but so far, it's working out.

Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester

4.5

We have been pretty satisfied with Cottagewood so far. They have worked very well with us through a difficult time, and we appreciate it. I would give them a four or four and a half. We don't have any major complaints.

Springbrook Community Assisted Living in Onalaska, WI

4.8

Springbrook has been very helpful and attentive to the needs of my parents. When a concern was raised about the sodium content of the food served, a concerted effort was made to accommodate my Mom's special needs by prearranging alternative food selections to stay within her doctor ordered ...

Buffalo County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo County nursing homes 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 care services in Buffalo County 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 County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Buffalo County, WINational

Full medication management

42.4%

2.5%

Doctor on call

9.3%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

88.1%

23.7%

Diabetic care

93.2%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

42.4%

10%

Home care agency on-site

25.4%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

89%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

35.6%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

45.8%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo County 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 County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Buffalo County, WINational

Dementia behaviors care

43.2%

Specialized memory care training for staff

25.4%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

36.4%

5.5%

Memory care only community

16.9%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Buffalo County, WINational

Nutritionist / dietician

14.4%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

23.7%

1.4%

No sugar

20.3%

1.4%

Vegetarian

18.6%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Buffalo County, WINational

Professional chef

13.6%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

23.7%

0.5%

Room service

22.9%

0.3%

Anytime dining

13.6%

0.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Buffalo County, WINational

Activity director

31.4%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

23.7%

0.3%

Community service programs

14.4%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

42.4%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

33.9%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

39.8%

6.6%

Piano or organ

28%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

18.6%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

19.5%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

28.8%

0.4%

Live performances

33.1%

0.4%

Dances

17.8%

0.2%

Fitness center

11%

0.3%

Fitness classes

28.8%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colfax Senior Living, Heritage Court Eau Claire and Dimensions Living Eau Claire are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 118 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, WI

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