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This is a nice community. The staff is caring and attentive. The menu has a large variety and could use some small improvements. They off her to participate in activities with the other residents. We would...
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.
Wolf Run Village is an assisted living community located in Hughesville, PA. We offer single and double residence rooms. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, individually controlled thermostats, and are fully carpeted. Some single rooms come with a private bathroom. Double rooms have kitchenettes,...
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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.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of assisted living in West Buffalo, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Buffalo is $4,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duboistown, PA with an average of $3,781 per month.

Assisted living costs in West Buffalo, PA, vs. nearby cities

West Buffalo, PA
$4,504/mo
$3,955/mo

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

West Buffalo, PA
$4,504/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in West Buffalo, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,504/mo
$5,428/mo

Assisted living costs in West Buffalo, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,271/mo
Studio
$4,840/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,133/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,580/mo

Senior living costs in West 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: West Buffalo, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Buffalo, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,504/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,428/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,262/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
West Buffalo, PA:$4,504/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
West Buffalo, PA:$5,428/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
West Buffalo, PA:$3,262/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in West Buffalo, PA, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in West Buffalo, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in West 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Buffalo, PA$5,330/mo$5,102/mo+4.5%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
West Buffalo, PA
2024 average cost:$5,330/mo
2023 average cost:$5,102/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Buffalo, PA

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 West Buffalo.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Buffalo

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Buffalo

Heritage Mill Personal Care and Memory Care Residence in Tower City, PA

5.0
They are friendly and caring people. They have made my father in law feel right at home , And that in turn makes my husband and I feel at peace.

The Hillside Senior Living Community in Montoursville, PA

3.5
They were great with getting my father-in-law in the memory care unit with very short notice. They have been very patient with taking calls from my mother-in-law. There has not been much help in getting him seen at a VA Center facility that is only 3 miles away as they would prefer he use their ...
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Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA

5.0
I am very impressed with this center. It is beautiful with much to offer. The care is excellent. The nursing staff is wonderful. The aides do a great job and the activity director keeps it entertaining. The dining room is so elegant and the kitchen personal offer a fabulous menu to choose from. ...
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West Buffalo review score based on 93 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 93 reviews of 90 West Buffalo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West 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

West Buffalo review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
West Buffalo, PA90 facilities
7.1
Mifflinburg, PA24 facilities
7.3
Hartleton, PA29 facilities

Review subcategories for West 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 93 reviews of 90 West Buffalo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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West Buffalo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Buffalo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West 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 West 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 West Buffalo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Buffalo, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.9%
34.1%
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
28.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West 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 West Buffalo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Buffalo, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West 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 West Buffalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Buffalo, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in West 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 West Buffalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Buffalo, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West 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 West Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Buffalo, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in West 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 Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in West Buffalo protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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