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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.
Make your home at Gregory's Community Care where innovative care and services are based on traditional values and the changing needs of each individual. Gregory's Community Care offers assisted living to older and disable adults who want to maintain their independence while receiving the services...
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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
Assisted Homestyle Living In North Carolina Where The Residents Are Part Of The FamilySweet Caroline Assisted Home | Assisted Living, located in Shelby North Carolina, is a family care home that offers southern hospitality with gracious living. Our staff provides excellent care and individual...
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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.
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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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
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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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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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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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Buffalo, SC

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $4,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union, SC with an average of $4,212 per month.

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

Buffalo, SC
$4,212/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,212/mo
$4,843/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,761/mo
Studio
$3,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,666/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,718/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$4,212/mo$4,884/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$4,843/mo$5,430/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,494/mo$3,560/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo, SC:$4,212/mo
South Carolina:$4,884/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo, SC:$4,843/mo
South Carolina:$5,430/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo, SC:$3,494/mo
South Carolina:$3,560/mo
U.S.:$3,532/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 average 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$4,208/mo$4,086/mo+3.0%
South Carolina$4,586/mo$4,444/mo+3.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Buffalo, SC
2024 average cost:$4,208/mo
2023 average cost:$4,086/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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2024 average cost:$4,586/mo
2023 average cost:$4,444/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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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

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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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0
This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

Viva Senior Living at Gaffney

5.0
I would say that out of all the facilities I've been to that this one out ranks them all for appearance, cleanliness and staff. It's very upscale. The room sizes in assisted living are great and they have many wonderful amenities offered for the residents. I would highly recommend The Retreat ...
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Buffalo review score based on 618 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 618 reviews of 15 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

8.2
Buffalo, SC15 facilities
9.0
Gaffney, SC1 facilities
8.2
Spartanburg, SC15 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 618 reviews of 15 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
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.1
4.6
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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4.3
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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
40.6%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.5%
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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
37.3%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.6%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.2%
12%
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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
25.2%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.4%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.8%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
16.5%
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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
18.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
21.5%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
15.8%
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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
34.5%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.7%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
40.2%
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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.
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Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Manning Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buffalo, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Buffalo, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Brookdale Forest City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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