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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Buffalo Shore Estates area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Buffalo Shore Estates. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Buffalo Shore Estates, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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It was like a breath of fresh air and new my mom was being cared for. The staff were very caring and friendly. The director was great at her job really cared about the residents. Nurse on staff. Had a...
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.
Hamilton Park Place is an assisted living community in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Portage is a quiet historic town located north of Madison and right outside their metropolitan area. The area offers a large assortment of shopping centers and restaurants, and easy access to Interstate 39...
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Our mom has dementia and has been there a few years now. The office staff and most of the employees are very good with her. She loves the feeling of living on her own and being able to have her dear cat...
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.
Our Senior Apartments in Portage, WI offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living RCAC Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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We feel at the moment there are not enough activities for the residents to do. They do have bingo, but there just isn't enough to stimulate the residents. The communication could be better, we do know they...
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Portage is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a robust...
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I give all categories a 5. My dad really likes it there. The only thing he complains about is the van/bus they use to take trips. It's super old and has no shocks so the old folks are tossed around and could...
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.
Heritage of Portage is an assisted living community located in the town of Portage, Wisconsin. Portage is practically the picture of a traditional mid western small town, where school aged kids enjoy little league baseball in the spring and soccer in the fall, families gather at the park for...
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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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My sister lived at Riverwood for 6 months. She has since passed away. Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience there. The sides were absolutely wonderful - so kind and caring.
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.
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
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.
Traditions at Westfield includes comfortable apartments, daily activities and care plans customized for each resident. We offer professional services that meet residents at their level and independence. View our comprehensive assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Our community...
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carefree Living at Its Best! Relax, come home to everything you’ve always wanted.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Portage, Wisoconsin, Deer Run Apartments makes for an ideal living location for the elderly. Operating as exclusive senior housing, we provide a beautiful place to live for elders who want to live independently. We ensure that your loved ones are well cared for regardless of their...
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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: 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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Phoenix 55+ Adult Community consists of 44 income eligible apartment homes to those who meet income requirements. Conveniently located in downtown Portage at the intersection of West Cook Street (Hwy33) and DeWitt Street (Hwy 51), shopping, restaurants and other amenities are right outside...
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Cost of independent living in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Shore Estates is $2,957 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,181 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Buffalo Shore Estates
Recent reviews for independent living in Buffalo Shore Estates
Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage
4.0
My mother is having a hard time adjusting to this community, but I do feel she is in good hands, This is a good community with kind people . The staff is kind, and trying their best to help her adjust. They have nice activities, and good meals available for the residents. They do a good job ...
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Oak Park Place - Baraboo
4.9
I would give everything a 5 except meals/dining - giving that a 4. Both my parents and myself are very happy with Oak Park Place Baraboo!! They love happy hour every Friday night and the exercise classes. They are both in their mid-80s with one having mild dementia and they have nothing but ...
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Hamilton Park Place in Portage, WI
4.1
The cleanliness is good. The food is okay, there is no complaints. It would be nice if they offered activities, for the residents. We picked this community, because it's close to my home, and seemed like the best fit for my loved one, who seems to be very happy. They take good care of my loved ...
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Buffalo Shore Estates independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Shore Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Shore Estates, 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 Shore Estates 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 Shore Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Shore Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Shore Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riverwood Senior Living, Oak Park Place - Baraboo and Hamilton Park Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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