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9.7
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My husband was a resident for 4 months in Memory care. He passed away there at age 92. The place was amazing and made his last months happy with new friendships and fun activities. The staff treated him and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Candle Light Cove, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, room...
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9.2
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Approaching six months at Heartfields. The facility is always neat and clean both inside and out. The people that we interact with have been great and helpful. The one thing I would like is feedback — about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community! In our beautiful, home-like setting, which is convenient to major freeways, yet nestled on a campus-like setting on Talbot County waterfront, you will find 24-hour care services, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with additional...
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mother has received wonderful care at Yellow Bank. The caregivers have met her where she is in her illness and provided tender, loving care.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Living at Yellow Bank is a great facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland. We are located in a beautiful quiet residential area. We are committed to providing excellent service for the elderly. Our facility has a home-like feeling offering furnished private and semi private rooms. We have a...
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Cost of assisted living in Fairbank, MD

The average cost of senior living in Fairbank is $5,819 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Harbor, MD with an average of $4,169 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fairbank, MD, vs. nearby cities

Fairbank, MD
$5,819/mo
$5,169/mo

Assisted living costs in Fairbank, MD, vs. state and national averages

Fairbank, MD
$5,819/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Fairbank, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,819/mo
$6,772/mo

Assisted living costs in Fairbank, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,450/mo
Studio
$6,825/mo

Senior living costs in Fairbank vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairbank, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairbank, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,819/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,772/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,691/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fairbank, MD:$5,819/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fairbank, MD:$6,772/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fairbank, MD:$4,691/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fairbank, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairbank and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Fairbank, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fairbank have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairbank, MD$7,815/mo$7,720/mo+1.2%
Maryland$5,701/mo$5,352/mo+6.5%
National$4,794/mo$4,571/mo+4.9%
Fairbank, MD
2024 average cost:$7,815/mo
2023 average cost:$7,720/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$5,701/mo
2023 average cost:$5,352/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,571/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairbank, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fairbank.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fairbank

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairbank

HeartHomes at Bay Ridge in Annapolis, MD

4.5
Overall we have been very pleased with HeartHomes, right when we came to visit this community we felt very comfortable. It may not be the newest community with the biggest amenities but it feels very comfortable, it feels like a home. We like that it has a small amount of residents so all the ...
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CREATUS Adult Assisted Living in Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0
Creatus Adult Assisted Living is a well-maintained, well-managed facility that cared for my aging mother for nearly 2 years. She was not only treated with dignity and respect; she was cared for like family. The staff pureed her food, changed her diapers, administered her medications, and bathed ...
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Charter Senior Living of Annapolis

4.4
It is a great place to take someone needing memory care. They were the only ones that would take such young, strong, man in his 50s with some aggression.

Fairbank review score based on 25 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 5 Fairbank assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairbank review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fairbank review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Fairbank, MD5 facilities
8.3
Oxford, MD177 facilities
8.2
St. Michaels, MD307 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairbank assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 25 reviews of 5 Fairbank assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairbank resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fairbank, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.0
Friendliness
4.8
4.1
Care services
4.7
3.8
Staff
4.8
4.0
Meals & dining
4.4
3.6
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.4
3.7
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Fairbank assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbank assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbank, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fairbank assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fairbank that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairbank, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairbank assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fairbank Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairbank, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairbank assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairbank partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbank, MDNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbank assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairbank communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbank, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbank assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fairbank offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbank, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairbank

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fairbank protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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