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The Enclave at Buffalo

Assisted Living in Clayton, NC · Family Care Home · Capacity 6

The Enclave at Buffalo is a licensed family care home (a small adult care residence) in Clayton, North Carolina, licensed for 6 residents. Its AL Safety Signal is 90 out of 100 (Strong), which places it among the strongest performers on the measures its state publishes. That ranks it fourth of the 11 rated assisted living residences in Clayton.

90/100 Strong

A Strong signal means this residence scored in the top tier of the quality and safety measures its state reports. It is a positive indicator, but it does not replace an in-person visit or a conversation about your family member's specific care needs.

Facility snapshot

Address
13413 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
County
Johnston
License type
Family Care Home
Licensed capacity
6 beds
State rating
4-star

Inspection history

The state licensing authority has 5 inspection records on file for this residence. Each row is an official state inspection entry, most recent first.

Across its last 3 state inspections (Dec 21, 2022–Jan 22, 2026), cited deficiencies ranged from 0 to 2, and its most recent inspection cited 0. That is down from 2 at the start of that window.

Date Inspection record Jan 22, 2026 No Deficiencies Cited — ACLS Annual and Follow-up Jul 2, 2024 Statement of Deficiency — ACLS Annual and Follow-up (4 pages) Jul 2, 2024 Statement of Deficiency with Plan of Correction — ACLS Annual and Follow-up (4 pages) Dec 21, 2022 Statement of Deficiency — ACLS Initial (54 pages) Dec 21, 2022 Statement of Deficiency with Plan of Correction — ACLS Initial (75 pages)

Inspection records are published by the state licensing authority. The absence of a record is not a guarantee of quality; always confirm a residence's current standing directly with the state and on an in-person visit.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Enclave at Buffalo's safety rating?
The Enclave at Buffalo has an AL Safety Signal of 90 out of 100 (Strong). We derive this from North Carolina's official assisted-living oversight data and normalize it to a 0–100 scale so residences can be compared consistently.
How big is The Enclave at Buffalo?
The Enclave at Buffalo is licensed for 6 residents in Clayton, North Carolina. That makes it larger than 8% of assisted living residences in North Carolina.
How does The Enclave at Buffalo compare with other assisted living in Clayton?
Among the 11 rated assisted living residences in Clayton, The Enclave at Buffalo ranks fourth by AL Safety Signal. You can compare it directly with nearby residences further down this page.
Where is The Enclave at Buffalo located?
The Enclave at Buffalo is located at 13413 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527.
Does The Enclave at Buffalo have any state inspection records?
The state licensing authority has 5 inspection records on file for The Enclave at Buffalo. Each entry, with its date, is listed in the inspection history above.
What type of assisted living is The Enclave at Buffalo?
The Enclave at Buffalo is a licensed adult family care home — a small residential setting caring for a limited number of adults in a home-like environment.

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