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Photo of Coral Landing St. Augustine
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If price is an issue this facility is the least expensive I found. It's my first experience so I have nothing to compare it to. My mother's health seems good I have hospice visiting her so that helps.
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.
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I knew this community as Allegro. They could be great for independent living. For the assisted living part, I would give them a three. I think they mean well. I think the staff is a four. I food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Discover the joy of carefree senior living. Resort style amenities in a natural oasis. Spacious, elegant accommodations for independent and assisted living, featuring fresh design ideas, luxury finishes, and all the comforts of home with no worries about maintenance. Compassionate 24 hour care....
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Excellent location, good value for the money, good communication. overall I think this is a great place for your loved one I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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.
BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion is a warm, clean, and comfortable assisted living community located in the heart of Saint Augustine, Florida. Boasting year round sunshine, every day will feel like a vacation in paradise. A location right on the water is perfect for residents, friends, and...
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The house is spotless, very clean and the view of the lake is breath taking. Loving and caring staff that make you feel like you are family. Meals are delicious and I'm sleeping better here than I was at...
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.
Assisted living at it's finest dedicated to America's BEST!Seniors and Service Veterans optimal holistic & wellness approach. Extraordinary staff!Land of the FREE. Home of the BRAVE!
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We chose Ormond Manor because it is a smaller place and it does not feel like a facility, it feels more like a family. The rooms are all private. It is all open in the middle and then the apartments are all...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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5 on all areas. Sometimes not always thrilled with the food, but that is the case at most facilities. The staff always seemed friendly and helpful. Sometimes at night hard to get ahold of someone on the...
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.
Hampton Manor at Deerwood is an assisted living community in southeast Ocala. This exquisite building boasts 34,000 square feet, containing 43 elegant apartments. The property features plantation-style architecture, as well as beautifully appointed rooms and common areas, creating a warm, yet...
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What I like the most about the Bartram Lakes Assisted Living community is the friendliness of the staff members. I have a great apartment where I get to control my own heat and air conditioning Everything is...
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.
Brooks Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House Residences is an ECC licensed assisted living community and memory care provider located in the friendly and upscale Bartram Park area of sunny Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Situated in one of the most desirable residential areas in...
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This is a lovely property with gorgeous grounds. I believe there isn't enough staff due to COVID. The family has to follow up on requests to make sure these are taken care of for our loved one. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Nestled on 75-acres of lush, semi-tropical paradise, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is situated on the shores of Julington Creek, a half-mile wide arm of the St. Johns River. Our community provides the best combination of a private, natural setting with the big-city amenities of nearby...
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wow after reading the reviews i was cautious to say the least. We are so glad we went and saw for ourselves. The facility was clean did not have the odor we were expecting. The residents all looked clean ...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Hampton Manor at 24th Road is a beautiful community with 42 apartments located in southeast Ocala. The property offers extraordinary care in a cozy homelike atmosphere. Hampton Manor at 24th Road is fully licensed for extended congregate care, which provides extended nursing services not...
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My mother is currently a resident at Brookdale Ormond Beach and most everything at this facility has been great so far. The care services, activities and value for cost are great. The staff is friendly,...
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.
Exploring Your Redefined IndependenceLife here means redefining independence. It means trading chores for a full activities calendar. It also means trading the isolation that often comes from life at home for a community full of vibrant people to fill your days. We’ll handle all of the cooking,...
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Photo of Seaside Manor
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From the first handshake to begin a tour for my Dad to his actual transition to Assisted Living at Seaside Manor, we were impressed with the staff and residents. Everyone is so helpful and loving and...
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.
Seaside Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care specializes in respectful and compassionate choices in Assisted Living, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.We offer ideal living solutions for individuals who value their independence yet need assistance with activities of daily living. Our professional...
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I have been happy with The Blake. we've had a few hiccups along the way, but they worked really hard to correct them. The place is usually kept pretty clean and the staff has been wonderful to my mom. I...
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.
The Blake at LPGA offers modern accommodations and concierge service like our coffee and ice cream cafe, full-service bar, theater room, and lushly landscaped courtyards, we’ve created a place where you will thrive. Come experience fun, friendship, and the freedom to be you – live at The Blake at...
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I would recommend it, if they were in a situation, if they needed a memory care facility. Everything you questioned me on was great, he received a nicer facility than the last place he was in. The whole...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Come To Live Here.We’ve taken the blueprint for traditional memory care and put it right where it belongs—the trash can. It wasn’t hard. Traditional memory care communities stink. There’s no getting around that.What do we do? At Thrive Memory Care at Deerwood, we start with a deep-rooted belief...
Photo of Ponte Vedra Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center
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The staff care for patients like family. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Ponte Vedra Gardens provides the highest quality of geriatric care in the Jacksonville, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention tailored...
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A very friendly place. Staff are wonderful. Yes, we would recommend San Jose Gardens to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
San Jose Gardens provides the highest quality of memory care and is deeply committed to serving people living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. San Jose Gardens offers 24 hour nurses, compassionate and highly trained caregiver and a dedicated Meaningful Moments program director.Meaningful...
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They are timely, and they have gone out of their way to try to help us. We haven't had any issues, and they have worked to make it a good experience and provide good care. They seem to have a lot of...
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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#1 thing we love about this place is that they have nurses! Not CNA’s that have taken a few day course, actual nurses that have been taught to care for my dad. Food is Not all that great, but has gotten...
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.
Step into the unexpected at Élan Spanish Springs. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living space, we offer a community that is stunning but casual — elegant yet comfortable. All of our residents enjoy a distinctive lifestyle of exceptional individualized care,...
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We chose Elan Buena Vista because of the newness of the facility and the flexibility with signing on. The room sizes here are good for her needs. I would tell others that they do have a nice garden area and...
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.
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My family is very pleased and grateful with the place we chose for mom. It is a very clean smelling and new establishment. We do see that they offer the residents a varied menu of activities. They do...
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.
Marion Oaks Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the peaceful area of Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Our caring community offers care for residents suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's, while still providing them with the quality lifestyle they deserve. We are surrounded...
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I did a half dozen tours. They seemed to be properly staffed. The rooms seemed clean. There were no bad smells as we walked through the facility. The facility had a "home like" feel...quaint, not sterile....
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Serenades at The VillagesSerenades at The Villages by Sonata Senior Living is an award-winning, purpose-built memory care assisted living community conveniently located within The Villages master-planned active adult retirement community. Recognized by Argentum as a Best of the Best Award...
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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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Nice independent living, very nice & kind neighbors I've been here since [date removed] And will renew my lease Thank you ! Have a blessed day! & [name removed] as secretary has been a huge help to me as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...
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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First impressed are always the best.. I found the evolutive staff to be sincere and caring. This continued when my spouse became a resident the caregiver the nurses everyone. I cannot. Thank you.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.

Cost of memory care in Buffalo Bluff, FL

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Bluff is $4,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,713 per month.

Memory care costs in Buffalo Bluff, FL, vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Bluff, FL
$4,361/mo
$4,336/mo
$4,270/mo

Memory care costs in Buffalo Bluff, FL, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo Bluff, FL
$4,361/mo
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Buffalo Bluff, FL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,361/mo

Memory care costs in Buffalo Bluff, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,840/mo
Studio
$4,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,630/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,275/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Bluff vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buffalo Bluff, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Bluff, FLFloridaU.S.
Memory Care$4,361/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,990/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,167/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Bluff, FL:$4,361/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Bluff, FL:$3,990/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Bluff, FL:$4,167/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Buffalo Bluff, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Buffalo Bluff 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Buffalo Bluff, FL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buffalo Bluff 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 median 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 Bluff, FL$5,230/mo$5,078/mo+3.0%
Florida$5,296/mo$5,038/mo+5.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Buffalo Bluff, FL
2024 average cost:$5,230/mo
2023 average cost:$5,078/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,296/mo
2023 average cost:$5,038/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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 memory care in Buffalo Bluff

Recent reviews for memory care in Buffalo Bluff

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Canterfield of Jacksonville in Middleburg, FL

4.5
My best day was when my mother said "I really like being here....they take good care of me"...then I new I had made the right choice. Thank you for making your residents care a priority. Mom is content and well cared for and that gives me peace of mind. Thank you all for loving my mom too.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Buffalo Bluff review score based on 977 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 977 reviews of 146 Buffalo Bluff memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buffalo Bluff review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buffalo Bluff review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Buffalo Bluff, FL146 facilities
8.5
Palatka, FL174 facilities
8.3
Welaka, FL209 facilities

Review subcategories for Buffalo Bluff memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 977 reviews of 146 Buffalo Bluff memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo Bluff resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Buffalo Bluff memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Bluff memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Bluff, 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 Bluff memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Buffalo Bluff that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo Bluff, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Bluff memory care

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 Bluff Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Bluff, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Bluff memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buffalo Bluff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Bluff, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Bluff memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buffalo Bluff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Bluff, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Bluff memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Buffalo Bluff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Bluff, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Buffalo Bluff

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Buffalo Bluff protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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