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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buffalo 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, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Buffalo or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buffalo.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hydes Lake, Lester Prairie and Enfield.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo, MN

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Last Updated: 12/23/24
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Photo of Havenwood of Buffalo
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Havenwood of Buffalo is wonderful. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The staff communicates in a timely manner. The location of the facility is great. It is centrally located to our family....
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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Photo of Willows Landing
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Mom progressed from independent living to assisted living in a 1 br apartment. Then moved to memory care in a good sized bed-sit, no kitchen..and then hospice care in the same place. She passed away in...
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.
At Willows Landing in Monticello, Minnesota, we want everybody to feel welcome. Our warmhearted team of professionals cares deeply for our residents, and we are committed to creating a community that feels just like family. Our stellar services and programs will complete the experience, freeing...
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Photo of Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living Health Care Center
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The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
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.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
Photo of Monticello St. Benedict's Community
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This is a community with friendly people. There are staffing issues. Overall they are good and friendly people here and they do the best they can. The meals are not the best. The dining room has been...
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.
St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello serves the housing needs of seniors with excellence. Along with our senior services in St. Cloud, we have earned our excellent reputation by providing superior service and housing options to seniors and their families for more than 30 years. Memory...
Photo of The Glenn Buffalo Commons Assisted Living
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I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
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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.
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Photo of The Glenn Buffalo Cottages Memory Care
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1111 Floor plans available
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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota. Our community is surrounded by lush green gardens and beautiful flower beds. Buffalo is a wonderful place to live and our community is within walking...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo, MN

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo is $3,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Annandale, MN with an average of $3,346 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, MN vs. nearby cities

Buffalo, MN
$3,868/mo
$3,859/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, MN vs. the state and national average

Buffalo, MN
$3,868/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo vs. other types of senior living

$3,923/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,868/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Buffalo, MN by room type

Studio
$4,681/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,078/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,673/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo over time

Buffalo, MNMN stateNational

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 nursing homes in Buffalo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo

The Residence at North Ridge in New Hope, MN

5.0
Mom has made lots of friends and stuff, but she really doesn't want to be there. She is keeping busy so that is good for our family. The place is very nice and the staff is wonderful. Sometimes there are some aides that don't get along with her or she doesn't really care for them but all for ...
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Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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Monticello St. Benedict's Community

4.0
Things are going pretty good at this community. Dad seems to like the food and they they offer daily activities. The staff take good care of him and we have good communication with them. I would recommend this community.

Buffalo nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo nursing homes 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo, Minnesota. See the full list.

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