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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, NE

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Buffalo County 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 County, NE 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 County or another care type is right for you. Browse 78 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buffalo County.

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zipAverageCost: $3,768

Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo County, NE

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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Buffalo County, NE

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo County is $3,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason City, NE with an average of $3,328 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo County, NE, vs. nearby counties

Buffalo County, NE
$3,768/mo
$3,941/mo
$3,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo County, NE, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo County, NE
$3,768/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo County, NE, vs. other senior living options

$3,769/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,768/mo

Nursing homes costs in Buffalo County, NE, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,522/mo
Studio
$4,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,978/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,449/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo County 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 County, NE
Column state: Nebraska
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo County, NENebraskaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,768/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,769/mo$4,158/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,769/mo$4,138/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,084/mo$3,309/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Buffalo County, NE:$3,768/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo County, NE:$3,769/mo
Nebraska:$4,158/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo County, NE:$3,769/mo
Nebraska:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo County, NE:$3,084/mo
Nebraska:$3,309/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Buffalo County, NE, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Buffalo County, NE

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Buffalo County 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 County, NE$5,261/mo$5,345/mo-1.6%
Nebraska$5,596/mo$5,212/mo+7.4%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Buffalo County, NE
2024 average cost:$5,261/mo
2023 average cost:$5,345/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Nebraska
2024 average cost:$5,596/mo
2023 average cost:$5,212/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo County

The Kensington Senior Living at Hastings

5.0
Across the board, The Kensington Hastings was a great place for my Dad's respite stay. He received excellent care. They had a lot of activities and really good food. And the staff were awesome.

Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge

5.0
I tell people that it's a wonderful place, so friendly, lots of activities, and the food is AMAZING!!! The price is even reasonable ! The "chef's", the food and the staff in dining are AMAZING!!

Good Samaritan Society - Villa in Hastings, NE

5.0
This is an amazing place, and my loved one lived happily here for quite a while. I'd recommend this place to anyone, they get top marks across the board from me. The only reason we moved my loved one out was that she ended up needing to be closer to family.

Buffalo County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo County, 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 County 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 County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo County, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo County 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 County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo County, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo County, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
3.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo County, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo County, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
17%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Broadwell Senior Living Kearney, Kinship Pointe Kearney Northridge and CountryHouse Kearney are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo County, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
There are 78 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo County, Nebraska. See the full list.
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