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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 179 independent living facilities in Fairfield, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I love it here! It's a very nice looking, very clean place. I was able to get a very spacious apartment, with a nice little outdoor porch area. It's just been so convenient! They've got an elevator for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elk River is nestled away in a quiet, wooded subdivision on top of a hill.  You canwalk down the hill to fish in a branch off Elkhorn Creek, or you can simply enjoy watching the activity of the wildlife surrounding Elk River.  Here at our elderly community in...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ashland Terrace has served Lexington, Kentucky as a nonprofit community for over one hundred and fifty years, providing reasonably priced housing and meals for independent women over sixty five.Located in a quiet, historic neighborhood of Chevy Chase, the Ashland Terrace environment is secure and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Orchard Manor is a wonderful senior housing community located in Irvington, Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The community has undergone some new renovations that have made it appealing particularly to elderly individuals. This peaceful neighborhood is more than suitable for all people, but...
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Cost of independent living in Fairfield, KY

The average cost of senior living in Fairfield is $3,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loretto, KY with an average of $2,095 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairfield, KY, vs. nearby cities

Fairfield, KY
$3,133/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield, KY, vs. state and national averages

Fairfield, KY
$3,133/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,400/mo
Independent Living
$3,133/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfield, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,449/mo
Studio
$4,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,295/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfield 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: Fairfield, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfield, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,133/mo$3,070/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,387/mo$4,146/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,400/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fairfield, KY:$3,133/mo
Kentucky:$3,070/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfield, KY:$4,387/mo
Kentucky:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fairfield, KY:$4,400/mo
Kentucky:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfield, KY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairfield 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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Independent living cost trends in Fairfield, KY

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairfield 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfield, KY$2,867/mo$2,858/mo+0.3%
Kentucky$2,982/mo$3,067/mo-2.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fairfield, KY
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,858/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Kentucky
2024 average cost:$2,982/mo
2023 average cost:$3,067/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Fairfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfield

Elk River Senior in Georgetown, KY

5.0
At Elk River Senior everything seems good. I have no complaints. Everything here gets five stars from me. The facility is clean. The staff are friendly. It is a good value. I am very pleased with this facility.

Crescent Place Assisted Living in Shelbyville, KY

3.5
Most people were very friendly, others not so much. Laundry often was not picked up, and/or returned. Same with trash. Cleaning was minimal. Meals were not good. Too salty. Not enough salads, fruit & veggies.

River Crossing in Charlestown, IN

5.0
The community is very caring and friendly. The experience was wonderful. The staff were very accommodating to the requests of our loved one. I would highly recommend this community to others for their loved one. The staff communication with the family was great! The Director of Marketing ...
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Fairfield independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield independent 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 independent living communities in Fairfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
47%
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