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Residential Care Facilitys in Buffalo, Missouri

Buffalo has 2 licensed residential care facilities, ranging from 12 to 22 beds. Every home here is verified against Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) records for Dallas County.

Families in Missouri typically pay $3,200 to $5,200 per month for a shared room and $4,200 to $6,500 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how residential care facilities work.

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Buffalo has a small number of licensed homes, so these are the closest residential care facilities in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Buffalo

How many residential care facilities are in Buffalo, Missouri?
Buffalo has 2 licensed residential care facilities in Dallas County. Statewide, Missouri licenses 239 small residential care homes.
How much does a residential care facility in Buffalo cost?
Across Missouri, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,200 to $5,200 per month and a private room $4,200 to $6,500, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses residential care facilities in Buffalo?
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long Term Care licenses and inspects every residential care facility in Buffalo. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
What size are the care homes in Buffalo?
Homes in Buffalo are licensed for 12 to 22 residents, with a median of 12 beds. Small homes like these offer higher caregiver-to-resident ratios than large communities.
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