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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Kokomo provide independent living and assisted living senior care. A one-time refundable $1,000 security deposit secures the retirement home of your choice. We work with 3 month contracts instead of 1 year contracts.Apartments feature central air units and...
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Century Fields has such a wonderful staff, and they do a great job taking care of my dad, he thinks the world of Nadine and he loves it when she stops by to see him! Thank you to everyone there for all you...
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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Cost of assisted living in Buffalo, IN

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $3,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Logansport, IN with an average of $3,420 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buffalo, IN, vs. nearby cities

Buffalo, IN
$3,717/mo
$3,794/mo

Assisted living costs in Buffalo, IN, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo, IN
$3,717/mo
$3,852/mo
U.S. national average
$4,622/mo

Assisted living costs in Buffalo, IN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,717/mo
$4,807/mo

Assisted living costs in Buffalo, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,995/mo
Studio
$3,320/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,999/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,899/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo 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, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,717/mo$3,852/mo$4,622/mo
Memory Care$4,807/mo$4,945/mo$5,388/mo
Independent Living$3,404/mo$3,146/mo$4,083/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo, IN:$3,717/mo
Indiana:$3,852/mo
U.S.:$4,622/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo, IN:$4,807/mo
Indiana:$4,945/mo
U.S.:$5,388/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo, IN:$3,404/mo
Indiana:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buffalo, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buffalo 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.

Buffalo, ININ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Buffalo, IN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buffalo 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, IN$4,245/mo$4,144/mo+2.4%
Indiana$4,708/mo$4,553/mo+3.4%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Buffalo, IN
2024 average cost:$4,245/mo
2023 average cost:$4,144/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,708/mo
2023 average cost:$4,553/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffalo, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buffalo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo

Kokomo Place

4.6
So far the staff have been easy to work with. The activities are very good. They've been good about working with us to get the apartment straightened around. And the care has been pretty good. Although they have some interesting practices - for instance, having three CNAs come to get our ...
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Wellbrooke of Kokomo

5.0
My loved one has been here for three years. Everyone treats him like his special. He gets great care, the food is very good, the activities are really good and overall it is a great place to have your loved one live.

Avalon Springs Health Campus in Valparaiso, IN

5.0
I was here for two months and everyone was so helpful with my therapy. They were very patient and caring. If I ever had a need for therapy I would always come back here.

Buffalo review score based on 107 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 52 Buffalo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buffalo review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Buffalo, IN52 facilities
7.7
Monon, IN62 facilities
7.8
Monticello, IN21 facilities

Review subcategories for Buffalo assisted living

When assisted living 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 107 reviews of 52 Buffalo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo resident and family assisted living 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.
Buffalo, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.7
3.5
Staff
3.7
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.7
3.4
Value for cost*
3.6
3.5
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Buffalo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo assisted living 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 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 Buffalo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.2%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo 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 Buffalo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.2%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo 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 Buffalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.4%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo 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 Buffalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo 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 Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.8%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buffalo

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