About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buffalo Cove, NC

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for assisted living in Buffalo Cove, 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 Buffalo Cove or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Buffalo Cove.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Buffalo Cove for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 95 assisted living facilities in the Buffalo Cove area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lenoir, Wilkesboro and West Jefferson.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lenoir, Wilkesboro and West Jefferson.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Brookdale Lenoir, Forest Ridge and Brookdale Falling Creek
zipAveragecost: $3,938

Buffalo Cove Assisted Living Facilities | 418 Reviews

Showing 74 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Jurney's of Statesville
2525 Photos available
6.8
Review score
6 reviews
6.8
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
50%
See all reviews
Based on [name removed] statement, she advised me [name removed] ( daughter from Florida) that she was treated well. She was treated with respect. She liked the food. The staff are amazing. [name removed]...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Jurney's of StatesvilleJurney's of Statesville offers a discerning residential environment for those who, for whatever reason, should not live alone, but do not require skilled nursing care. Here, residents can live as independently as they wish, with the calm assurance that help is always...
See details
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Orchards
44 Photos available
5 star
86%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted 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.
See details
Photo of English Meadows Abingdon Campus
1010 Photos available
6.0
Review score
13 reviews
6.0
Review score
13 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
8%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
See all reviews
Excellent staff. Very caring people. They go out of their way to involve residents in activities. Those Residents who are able have the option of taking local trips to Barter, etc Good location next to...
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.
English Meadows Abingdon Campus is a spacious, beautiful assisted living community located in Abingdon, Virginia. Our elegant and spacious community offers residents an incredible living experience, with beautifully cared for landscaping and modern onsite amenities. Located just minutes from a...
See details
Photo of Peak Resources - Cherryville
1111 Photos available
5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I could not have asked for a better place for my uncle. Everyone there was wonderful and we felt like family. The care was excellent. The food was very good. I would recommend this community.
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.
Welcome to Maple Woods and The Oaks, the Assisted Living communities of Peak Resources - Cherryville. We are eagerly anticipating the relationships that can be created between our family and yours. Through passion and knowledge, our staff is dedicated to establishing an environment where senior...
Photo of Yadkin Valley Senior Living
8.5
Review score
6 reviews
8.5
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
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.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
See details
Photo of Grandview Villa Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Wilkes Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Cambridge House
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
Photo of Agemark
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sunset Gardens
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Walden House
Provides: Assisted 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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Austin Adult Care
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of McAlpine Adult Care
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of The Alberta House
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Piedmont Village at Newton
Provides: Assisted 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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted 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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
Photo of Cedarbrook Residential Center
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Buffalo Cove, NC

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Cove is $3,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Valdese, NC with an average of $3,488 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buffalo Cove, NC, vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Cove, NC
$3,938/mo

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

Buffalo Cove, NC
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Buffalo Cove, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,938/mo
$4,700/mo

Assisted living costs in Buffalo Cove, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,008/mo
Studio
$5,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,529/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Cove, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,938/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,700/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,873/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Cove, NC:$3,938/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Cove, NC:$4,700/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Cove, NC:$2,873/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in Buffalo Cove, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove, NCNC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Buffalo Cove, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove, NC$4,461/mo$4,160/mo+7.2%
North Carolina$5,571/mo$5,136/mo+8.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Buffalo Cove, NC
2024 average cost:$4,461/mo
2023 average cost:$4,160/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$5,136/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buffalo Cove, NC

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 Cove.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buffalo Cove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buffalo Cove

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
Read more

Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC

5.0
As the family member of the patient attacked, referencing the December 2016 review after an assault. ... My father was knocked out, sent via ambulance to the ER. He was hit so hard you could seen the imprint of his glasses on his face for weeks, along with the knot on his forehead...then she ...
Read more

Buffalo Cove review score based on 133 family reviews

7.9
Review score74 facilities133 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 133 reviews of 74 Buffalo Cove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buffalo Cove 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 Cove review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Buffalo Cove, NC74 facilities
8.0
Blowing Rock, NC87 facilities
7.9
Cedar Rock, NC108 facilities

Review subcategories for Buffalo Cove 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 133 reviews of 74 Buffalo Cove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo Cove 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 Cove, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Buffalo Cove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Cove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Cove, 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 Cove 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 Cove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.7%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Cove 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 Cove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Cove, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Buffalo Cove

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 North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffalo Cove protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lenoir, Forest Ridge and Brookdale Falling Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo Cove, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 95 assisted living facilities near Buffalo Cove, North Carolina. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top