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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buffalo Lake, MN

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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is the only facility we looked at before she got sick. And they broke their policy of no Friday processing of new guests as things were urgent. We had nurse and an office person...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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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, 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, Memory Care, 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.
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: Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 independent living in Buffalo Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Lake is $3,838 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winthrop, MN with an average of $2,026 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Lake, MN vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Lake, MN
$3,838/mo
$2,962/mo
$3,838/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Lake, MN vs. the state and national average

Buffalo Lake, MN
$3,838/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Lake vs. other types of senior living

$3,838/mo
Independent Living
$3,838/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Buffalo Lake, MN by room type

Studio
$4,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,088/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Buffalo Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Buffalo Lake

Cedar Crest of Silver Lake

5.0
This place is very clean and smells good. My mom is enjoying many of the residents. The activities and live music are back. The meals are well balanced and my mom says that she eats all the food that is given to her. I see many families visiting someone during the times i'm there. They are ...
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Buffalo Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Lake independent living

Independent 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 Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Lake, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Lake independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buffalo Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Lake independent 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 independent living communities in Buffalo Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Lake, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
46.1%
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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake, Prairie View of Hector and Cedar Crest of Cosmos are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.

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