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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buford, CO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Buford, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Buford or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Buford.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Buford for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Buford area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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We chose Renew Roaring Fork because it was a newer and it was the nicest facility in our area. They also offered assisted living that can transition into memory care. The room sizes here are great, they are...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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My 90 year old mom was diagnosed with Parkinson's. I recently moved her from New Mexico to the Chateau. What can I say! The staff at Chateau from management through room aids and kitchen personnel is...
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.
The Chateau at Rifle is a beautifully appointed home designed for an active senior lifestyle with wide hallways, no steps, and private apartments. Our home is dedicated to creating a warm, cheerful, and attentive atmosphere for seniors in the Rifle area.Well-trained professional staff members are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Open Gate Assisted Living is centrally located in beautiful Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Established in 1996, we pride ourselves on providing care that nourishes the mind, body and spirit. Our services and amenities are geared towards improving the overall well being of our residents. Our staff...
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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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, 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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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.
Carefree living at Castle Peak means you no longer have the worries of home ownership. All housekeeping, personal laundry and flat linens, maintenance, repairs, snow removal and lawn care are done for you. Property taxes and all utilities are paid except phone and cable TV. Castle Peak will also...
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Cost of assisted living in Buford, CO
The average cost of senior living in Buford is $4,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Axial, CO with an average of $3,096 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buford, CO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buford, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buford
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buford
Chateau at Rifle
4.6
Came to visit my grandma the other night and the people who were working were really nice. My grandmas room was super clean. We got to spend time with her and I love that we weren’t interrupted other than her medicine. The place is really nice and clean. And it smells like a home. Not like you ...
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Buford assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buford assisted living 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 assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buford assisted living
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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buford, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buford assisted living
Assisted living 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, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Buford assisted living
Our assisted living 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, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buford assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buford
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buford protect seniors.
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Roaring Fork Senior Living, Walbridge Wing and Chateau at Rifle are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buford, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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