Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo, WY
SaveJohnson County Healthcare Center is an assisted living community in Buffalo, WY.
Information last verified:
497 West Lott, Buffalo, WY 82834
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe care that’s available through nights and weekends, matching the facility’s 24-hour supervision approach.
Multiple reviews mention seeking urgent help in the middle of the night and being treated promptly by a night nurse and physician team. The community’s care services also include 24-hour call and 24-hour supervision support, aligning with those resident experiences.
Many reviews highlight compassionate, attentive care from nurses and doctors throughout ER and clinic visits.
Across reviews, residents describe nurses and physicians as kind, friendly, and focused on patient comfort and understanding. Several families thank the staff for taking time to explain options, guide decisions, and make stressful visits feel more manageable. Others specifically call out knowledgeable, attentive clinicians and a “treats you like family” experience in the ER setting.
Some residents report billing surprises and high charges that undermined an otherwise serious medical visit.
A recurring complaint is cost: multiple reviews describe situations where they felt charged excessively for limited time or services, including reports of large ER bills. There are also concerns about billing department handling, including claims that insurance was not handled as expected and led to unexpected balances. Even where medical care is described positively, these reviews frequently frame the billing experience as the main problem.
Several residents describe the building as clean and welcoming during their medical visits.
Some reviews specifically mention a clean environment and a welcoming feel. Others also describe the overall facility positively alongside the care team, reinforcing that the physical setting leaves a good impression for at least some visitors.
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44 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesJohnson County Healthcare Center is located at 497 West Lott, Buffalo, WY 82834 in Johnson County, Wyoming
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