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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, WI
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, WI 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 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Buffalo County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lund, Nerike and Porcupine.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lund, Nerike and Porcupine.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Buffalo County, WI
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I like the care at this community. The care from the staff is very good and they go out of there the way to help. They have a good variety of healthy meals that she does enjoy. They offer her activities that...
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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.
When you join our assisted living community in the picturesque Mississippi River bluff country of Winona, Minn., we’ll take care of the housekeeping and laundry chores, freeing you up spend each day exactly how you want. And when you need a helping hand with personal tasks, such as dressing or...
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In my opinion St. Michael's is a wonderful place. We were looking for a place for our mother that was small and homey. St. Michael's is exactly what we wanted. The whole staff is great and treats mom with...
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.
With a strong history in our community, St. Michael's Assisted Living in Fountain City, Wisconsin, has been providing care for generations. Our focus is on individual wellness. We promote a healthy lifestyle that encourages continued independence with a tailored plan of assistance. We believe in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The HOMEPLACE of Mondovi houses two separate units.The assisted living complex is home to individuals who direct their care through a Service Agreement. As tenants ‘age in place’, they may alter the Agreement to add new needed services. Basic and more complex health care is provided through our...
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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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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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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
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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.
The HOMEPLACE of Durand (Wisconsin) provides 12 senior healthcare apartments to individuals and couples. These individuals direct their care and enter into a Service Agreement that identifies their desired services. As tenants ‘age in place’, they may alter the Agreement and continue their...
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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.
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.
Nestled in Pepin, Wisconsin, overlooking the picturesque Mississippi River, our expansive 44,000 square foot facility offers ample space, ensuring every resident enjoys the privacy of their own room. Our serene surroundings boast beautifully landscaped gardens intertwined with meandering...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, WI
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo County is $4,131 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plum City, WI with an average of $3,773 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, WI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Buffalo County, WI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buffalo County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buffalo County
Brookdale Winona
4.4
The staff and the food at Brookdale are excellent. I think they could use a few more activities geared towards the male residents. I also think that the staff could be a little more encouraging. The community is clean and well taken care of. This community is very expensive, however they are ...
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St Michael's Assisted Living in Fountain City, WI
5.0
Al staff go above and beyond for the residents. Pleasant and very respectful and helpful at this trying time. The best place ever. Kind spirited.
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, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
18.6%
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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, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
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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, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.7%
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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, WINational
Room service
Room service
6.7%
0.4%
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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, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
6.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rolling Meadows of Strum, Brookdale Winona and St Michael's Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buffalo County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Buffalo County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Buffalo County
- Lund, Wisconsin
- Nerike, Wisconsin
- Porcupine, Wisconsin
- Arkansaw, Wisconsin
- Lakeport, Wisconsin
- Maxville, Wisconsin
- Whitehall, Wisconsin
- Alma, Wisconsin
- Trevino, Wisconsin
- Nelson, Wisconsin
- Maple Springs, Minnesota
- Wabasha, Minnesota
- Kellogg, Minnesota
- Dumfries, Minnesota
- Reads Landing, Minnesota
- West Prairie, Wisconsin
- Crystal Spring, Minnesota
- Strum, Wisconsin
- Ella, Wisconsin
- Misha Mokwa, Wisconsin
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