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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfax, VT
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fairfax, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Fairfax or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fairfax.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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I'm so happy we chose this community for mom she is getting great care here . All the staff is helpful and caring. If we request something they get right on it. All the residents seem happy.The food is good...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
EastView at Middlebury EastView at Middlebury is located in gorgeous Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont. This beautiful assisted living community is perfectly situated in Champlain Valley for breathtaking views every day. These are spacious apartments with gorgeous interiors. There are longer...
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Cost of assisted living in Fairfax, VT
The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $6,429 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Derby Line, VT with an average of $2,925 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax, VT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax, VT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fairfax, VT by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairfax, VT
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfax
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfax
The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT
5.0
It is lovely. If you can afford it, it is a great place to live and create community. We picked this community because of the availability of memory care space and proximity to my home.
The Residence at Quarry Hill in South Burlington, VT
5.0
We picked this community because It had 12 levels of care. It was expensive but less than a nursing home and much, much nicer!I would recommend as long as they can afford it. It is a lovely atmosphere with very caring staff.
Maple Ridge Memory Care in Essex, VT
5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Fairfax review score based on 84 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 33 Fairfax assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fairfax 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
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Review subcategories for Fairfax 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 84 reviews of 33 Fairfax assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfax 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.Fairfax, VT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Fairfax assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax 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 Fairfax Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax 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 Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairfax
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Vermont assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fairfax protect seniors.
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Harbor Village Senior Living Communities, The Residence at Quarry Hill and The Residence at Shelburne Bay are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairfax, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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