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Assisted Living in Buffalo, Minnesota

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Buffalo, Minnesota. This includes 7 facilities in Buffalo and 13 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,403, with costs ranging from around $867 up to $7,200. The mean annual cost is $40,830, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Buffalo, MN ranges from $2,276 per month all the way up to $4,605 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,568 per month, or about $42,810 per year.




SeniorScore™ for Buffalo, Minnesota



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

72

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Buffalo scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
  • Buffalo scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Buffalo Hospital and New River Medical Center).
  • There are 23 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cottagewood Senior Communities Assisted Living, Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, and Park View Care Center.
  • There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 59 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
  • There are 74 golf courses in or around the city, including Buffalo Heights Golf Course, Wild Marsh Golf Club, and Fox Hollow Golf Club.
  • There are 5 parks near the city center, including Sturges Park, Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, and 4th Street Park.
  • There are 41 churches in or near the city, including Immanuel Lutheran Church, St John\'s Lutheran Church, and St Francis Catholic Church.
  • There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 20 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 32 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.78% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.94% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $80,109, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $71,127, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $29,682, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $42,810 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $94,451 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $15,860 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $56,628 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.11%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Buffalo receives low levels of rainfall each year.
  • Buffalo has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Buffalo has a sparse population density of 213.9 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Buffalo have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a high public transportation ridership.
  • Buffalo has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.15%.

Buffalo is a small city in Wright County, Minnesota. It is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan statistical area. Though the surrounding statistical area contains 2,601,007 people, there are 23,255 living inside the city. The 55-and-over community currently represents approximately 23% of the overall population.

Buffalo has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The median home price in the city is $298,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $211,500. Buffalo also has an average unemployment rate of about 7.11%. The city's median household income is $71,000 ($30,000 per capita), in comparison to an average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota.

Buffalo has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Buffalo has above average air quality ratings and an exceptionally low rate of crime.

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Lake Ridge Manor - Buffalo, MN

Lake Ridge Manor

310 Lake Blvd S

Buffalo, MN 55313

1-855-240-2530

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Located at 310 Lake Blvd S, Lake Ridge Manor is a senior care facility serving Buffalo, Minnesota. With an average per-household income of $64,079, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is heavily populated, with ...

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Sunrise of Buffalo - Buffalo, MN

Sunrise of Buffalo

407 8th St NW

Buffalo, MN 55313

1-855-221-7955

Located at 407 8th St NW, Sunrise of Buffalo is a senior housing facility serving Buffalo, Minnesota. With an average household income of $64,079, the facility is in a largely middle class area. It is heavily populated, with ...

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Cottagewood of Buffalo - Buffalo, MN

Cottagewood of Buffalo

201 1st St NE

Buffalo, MN 55313

1-855-241-4685

Located at 201 1st St NE, Cottagewood of Buffalo is a senior community serving Buffalo, Minnesota. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 24,000 people residing in the 55313 zip code. It is a predominantly ...

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The Legacy of Delano - Delano, MN

The Legacy of Delano

1350 St Peter Avenue E

Delano, MN 55328

1-855-229-7494

1 Review  

The Legacy of Delano is a senior housing community located at 1350 St Peter Avenue E in Delano, Minnesota. With roughly 10,000 individuals living in the 55328 zip code, the encompassing area has an average population density. It ...

10 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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The Legacy of St. Michael - St Michael, MN

The Legacy of St. Michael

4400 Lange Ave NE

St Michael, MN 55376

1-855-233-7205

Located at 4400 Lange Ave NE, The Legacy of St. Michael is a senior housing facility in St Michael, Minnesota. The facility is in a generally well-to-do area, with an average per-family income of $84,395. It has a ...

11 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Harmony Living - Monticello, MN

Harmony Living

9183 Kaeding Ave NE

Monticello, MN 55362

1-855-221-7955

Located at 9183 Kaeding Ave NE, Harmony Living is a senior care facility serving Monticello, Minnesota. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with around 19,000 individuals living in the zip code of 55362. With a median per-family ...

12 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Divine House - Big Lake, MN

Divine House

5020 Mitchell Rd

Big Lake, MN 55309

1-855-233-7205

Located at 5020 Mitchell Rd, Divine House is a senior care facility serving Big Lake, Minnesota. With an average per-family income of $73,651, the community is in a generally middle income area. It has an average population density, ...

13 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Annandale Care Center - Annandale, MN

Annandale Care Center

500 Park Street East

Annandale, MN 55302

1-855-243-3078

6 Reviews  

Annandale Care Center is located at 500 Park Street East in Annandale, Minnesota. It is a 60 unit senior care community. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average family income of $53,182. ...

14 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Westwood Place - Watertown, MN

Westwood Place

209 Jefferson Ave SW

Watertown, MN 55388

1-855-229-7494

Westwood Place is a senior housing community located at 209 Jefferson Ave SW in Watertown, Minnesota. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with around 7,000 individuals residing in the 55388 zip code. With an average family income ...

14 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Elim Home - Watertown - Watertown, MN

Elim Home - Watertown

409 Jefferson Avenue SW

Watertown, MN 55388

1-855-238-4376

5 Reviews  

Elim Home - Watertown is a 51 unit senior community located in Watertown, Minnesota. With a median family income of $64,575, the community is in a mostly middle income area. It has a sparse population, with approximately 7,000 ...

14 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Bryant House - Maple Plain, MN

Bryant House

5515 Bryant St

Maple Plain, MN 55359

1-855-241-4685

Located at 5515 Bryant St, Bryant House is a senior care community serving Maple Plain, Minnesota. With approximately 7,000 people residing in the zip code of 55359, the surrounding area is sparsely populated. It is a predominantly wealthier ...

15 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Guardian Angels By The Lake - Elk River, MN

Guardian Angels By The Lake

13439 185th Ln NW

Elk River, MN 55330

1-855-241-4685

Guardian Angels By The Lake is a senior community located at 13439 185th Ln NW in Elk River, Minnesota. With around 37,000 individuals living in the 55330 zip code, the encompassing area is densely populated. It is a ...

15 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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Wellstead of Rogers - Rogers, MN

Wellstead of Rogers

20600 S Diamond Lake Rd

Rogers, MN 55374

1-855-222-1541

1 Review  

Located at 20600 S Diamond Lake Rd, Wellstead of Rogers is a senior care facility serving Rogers, Minnesota. The facility is in a predominantly affluent area, with a median per-household income of $91,944. With around 15,000 individuals living ...

16 miles away from Buffalo, MN

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