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Buford 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 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buford is about $5,049, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 360 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Gleason, Warren and Speer.
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.
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.
The average cost of senior living in Buford is $5,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woods Landing-Jelm, WY with an average of $3,252 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buford, WY vs. nearby cities
Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buford, WY by room type
Semi-Private
$5,271/mo
Studio
$6,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,829/mo
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I would tell others that the staff here really bonds with the residents, always going the extra mile for them. I would say that the staff majors in caring.
The facility offers 3 different sizes of rooms depending on what you may need. The cable is available, but not much else.
The pharmacy costs that weren't explained to us. The activities have been much less than what was explained to us. I have tried to help with activities but the people in that department are rarely in their office. You have a great staff and the facility is very nice.
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buford, 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 Buford 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 Buford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buford, WYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buford 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 Buford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buford, WYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buford 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 Buford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buford, WYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Buford 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 Buford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buford, WYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Buford 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 Buford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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