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Photo of Holiday Hills Estates
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Mom moved out the end of April, due to health reason...but she really enjoyed her stay. Staff was wonderful, helpful, treated Mom great.. I highly recommend Holiday Hills Estates to others looking.
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.
Holiday Hills Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Surrounded by beautiful, tree-lined hills, Holiday Hills Estates offers a taste of coziness in the rugged splendor of the Badlands. We are conveniently close to shopping, healthcare, and you'll love...
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What I like about The Victorian is that it is small and very personable. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved...
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.
The Victorian Assisted Living & Retirement Center offers assisted living care living for seniors.Individual apartment units are complemented with a luxurious lounge area for residents to unwind, relax, and connect with other members of the community. Enter the community dining room, where our...
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This place has been a blessing. My father is in memory care here and he tells me daily how lucky he is to be in such a nice place. He loves the staff. Tells me they are wonderful people. They are always...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Spearfish! Enjoy life overlooking the beautiful Black Hills at Edgewood in Spearfish, with the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2004, Edgewood expanded and upgraded in 2011 with more space, a movie theater, activity room and new dining...
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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.
This wonderful and amazing community is currently signing up people for it's waitlist. Sign up soon so you can move in as soon as possible!
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I am so happy with Fairmont Grand it was not easy finding a place to suit my mothers needs and the staff have been wonderful helping her to adjust to this new living arrangement. The staff does go the extra...
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.
Fairmont Grand offers a wide-range of services designed to meet your or your loved one’s unique needs. No one senior is alike so we provide lifestyle options that meet your individual needs. We call this resident-centered care.Welcome to Fairmont Grand, an Independent Living and Assisted Living...
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Edgewood has been great for my mom. The people working there are friendly and so caring. The activities are plentiful, fun and give the residents opportunities to socialize. The facility is clean and well...
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.
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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
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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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Aspen Grove Assisted Living
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.
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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
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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, 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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-Echo Ridge
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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 Buckhorn, WY

The average cost of senior living in Buckhorn is $2,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thornton, WY with an average of $1,919 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckhorn, WY vs. nearby cities

Buckhorn, WY
$2,964/mo
$2,753/mo
$2,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckhorn, WY vs. the state and national average

Buckhorn, WY
$2,964/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,796/mo
Independent Living
$2,964/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Buckhorn, WY by room type

Studio
$2,912/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,316/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,568/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Buckhorn

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckhorn

Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community in Rapid City, SD

5.0
Our loved one is still getting settled in so she has not been able to fully take advantage of the activities but she has participated in some of the musical events which she really enjoyed. We also like how it looks more like a home versus an institution.

Edgewood Spearfish Senior Living LLC

4.0
I had recently taken a tour of this community for my loved one and I have no complaints of how things had went for her. She had to recently leave due to health related issues but it had nothing to do with the overall facility. I was very comfortable with the care the staff provided and thought ...
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Holiday Hills Estates in Rapid City, SD

5.0
The selection was based on availability within a geographic location. That being said, the facility has has been a great fit for my elderly family member. I'm very satisfied with the facility.

Buckhorn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhorn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhorn, 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 Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckhorn, WYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
3.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.9%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckhorn, WYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhorn, WYNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
17.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
3.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
46.1%
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Holiday Hills Estates, The Victorian and Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckhorn, Wyoming. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near Buckhorn, Wyoming. See the full list.

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