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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo Creek, CO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buffalo Creek nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Buffalo Creek, CO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mar Lee, College View - South Platte and Harvey Park.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo Creek, CO

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Photo of Brookdale Littleton
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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37 reviews
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52%
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38%
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5%
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Staff is caring, helpful. Facility is clean, they have a great variety of activities and church services, love the court yard. Have games, puzzles, crafts and a variety of greeting cards available. They do...
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.
Welcome HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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40 reviews
8.9
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40 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
30%
3 star
8%
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3%
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For me, there wasn't much time. Literally less than a week to make the decision because of the rapid decline of my father. But honestly, I should have just gone with them after the initial tour/meeting. Even...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Willowbrook Place is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Willowbrook is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Willowbrook provides a high level of personalized care as a part of our...
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Photo of Balfour at Littleton
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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12 reviews
8.6
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12 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
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0%
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My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
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.
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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24 reviews
8.4
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24 reviews
5 star
59%
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29%
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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We chose Solange at South Forrest because of the convenient location. We did not have any issues with communication from staff. Everyone here was wonderful and I would absolutely recommend them.
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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5 star
46%
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We had an excellent experience. The staff was incredibly kind and patient with us, our situation and our father.We picked the place because it was not overly big, location was good (there were closer...
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.
The Gardens at Columbine is a unique, locally owned and managed assisted living community located in the southwest metropolitan area of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. The Gardens offers residents and families not only a beautiful community it offers exceptional experience in senior care directed...
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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
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.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
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8.0
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8.0
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7 reviews
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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
Photo of Bear Creek Care & Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Photo of Solange at Clairton
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 nursing homes in Buffalo Creek, CO

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Creek is $5,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,029 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Creek, CO, vs. nearby cities

Buffalo Creek, CO
$5,301/mo
$5,292/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Creek, CO, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo Creek, CO
$5,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Creek, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,312/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,301/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Creek, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,995/mo
Studio
$7,230/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,028/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,765/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Creek vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buffalo Creek, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Creek, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,301/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,225/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,312/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,389/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Buffalo Creek, CO:$5,301/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Creek, CO:$5,225/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Creek, CO:$5,312/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Creek, CO:$4,389/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buffalo Creek, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Buffalo Creek 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.

Buffalo Creek, COCO stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Buffalo Creek, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buffalo Creek 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 Creek, CO$7,854/mo$6,184/mo+27.0%
Colorado$5,993/mo$5,505/mo+8.9%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Buffalo Creek, CO
2024 average cost:$7,854/mo
2023 average cost:$6,184/mo
Percent change:+27.0%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$5,993/mo
2023 average cost:$5,505/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo Creek

Highline Place in Littleton, CO

4.6
We chose Highline Place and seemed very caring and qualified to care for my father-in-law after a difficult experience with another facility. Very kind and compassionate staff!

StoneCreek of Littleton

4.8
We would rate everything a 5 except for the meals/dining which we would give a 3 there are many residents (not all) but including my father in law who complain about the food taste/temperature etc. But the staff has been amazing and very helpful in our thought situation.

Graceful Living in Castle Rock, CO

4.5
My mom moved in to Pine Trails memory care six weeks ago. We expected it to be a really difficult adjustment and were pleasantly surprised to find how quickly she adjusted and flourished. She is wanting to be more active and enjoys when they have activities. The caregivers are gentle, kind and ...
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Buffalo Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Creek, 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 Creek nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Buffalo Creek 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
72.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
81.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Creek nursing homes

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 Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Creek, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Creek nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buffalo Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Creek, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Creek nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buffalo Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Creek, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Creek nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Buffalo Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Creek, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.5%
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