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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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Everyone living here is VERY friendly and welcoming. This is a very big plus . The staff works very hard and mostly do their best. At times things do not get fixed as quickly as one would like. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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.
Whitney PlaceWhitney Place is an assisted living community located in Union, SC. Union is located in Union County and home to about 29,000 residents. A small town, Union, named after an old Union church, has a few local shops, stores, a museum and library where residents can enjoy scenic walks,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Maranatha Manor of SpartanburgMaranatha Manor of Spartanburg is an assisted living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County, and home to over 181,000 people. A beautiful and historic city, Spartanburg is the largest city in the Greenville area and residents will...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in the heart of the southern downtown Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. Our beautiful community is located nearby the Little River, and some of the homes overlook scenic lake views. The beautiful views make...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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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.
Photo of Bayberry Retirement Inn
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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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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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Buffalo, SC

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $3,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

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

Buffalo, SC
$3,982/mo
$3,356/mo

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

Buffalo, SC
$3,982/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,982/mo
$4,003/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$4,686/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,719/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,271/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,441/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, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,982/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,003/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,790/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo, SC:$3,982/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo, SC:$4,003/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo, SC:$3,790/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buffalo, SC, 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Buffalo, SC

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, SC$4,156/mo$4,078/mo+1.9%
South Carolina$4,368/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Buffalo, SC
2024 average cost:$4,156/mo
2023 average cost:$4,078/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,368/mo
2023 average cost:$4,216/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
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 Buffalo, SC

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

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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TerraBella Summit in Greenville, SC

4.0
It's a great experience, staff is incredible and really care about my mom. Actually know my mom, one on one relationship has been fantastic.

Buffalo review score based on 675 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 675 reviews of 144 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

8.1
Buffalo, SC144 facilities
6.6
Union, SC29 facilities
6.6
Monarch Mill, SC22 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 675 reviews of 144 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.9%
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, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
14%
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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, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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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, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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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, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
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 South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buffalo protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Morningside of Gastonia are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 176 assisted living facilities near Buffalo, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Buffalo, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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