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Care homes in Buffalo, MO

2 small licensed residential care homes (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care homes
2
in Buffalo
Licensed capacity
34
across all 2
Adults 65+
454
Census estimate for Buffalo
Within 25 miles
8
of the center of Buffalo
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Source: Missouri DHSS, Long-Term Care Directory, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Buffalo (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near Buffalo

Counting neighboring towns, there are 8 care homes within 25 miles of the center of Buffalo, 6 more than in Buffalo itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Buffalo

See all 8 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in Buffalo at a glance

Our directory lists 2 care homes with an address in Buffalo, based on Missouri DHSS records.1

By licensed capacity

  • 4 residents or fewer0
  • 5 or 6 residents0
  • 7 residents or more2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in Missouri

In Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services about a licensed community, or the Missouri long-term care ombudsman at 800-309-32822.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in Missouri

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Missouri Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Missouri Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Missouri Veterans Commission helps with claims (573-751-3779).7
Medicare counseling
Missouri’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-390-3330.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Buffalo

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Dallas County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Dallas County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Crosslines Community Outreach Region 01 & 102

    (417) 862-3598

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Dallas County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Missouri Adult Protective Services

    800-392-0210

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-390-3330

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Missouri Veterans Commission7

    573-751-3779

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Missouri Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Buffalo

How many care homes are in Buffalo, MO?

WeFoundCare lists 2 care homes in Buffalo, MO, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Buffalo there are 8.

How many residents can care homes in Buffalo serve?

2 of the 2 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 34 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 454 adults age 65 and older live in Buffalo.

Who licenses care homes in Missouri?

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses care homes in Missouri. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Buffalo?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Dallas County, call (417) 862-3598. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Missouri Adult Protective Services at 800-392-0210.

Are there care homes near Buffalo?

Nearby cities with listings include Urbana (1, 14.2 mi), Bolivar (3, 17.7 mi), Marshfield (1, 23.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in Buffalo

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Missouri DHSS (Long-Term Care Directory), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Buffalo (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Buffalo (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Long-Term Care Directory. data.mo.gov/Health/LTC-DIRECTORY/fenu-sipv Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.