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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfax, LA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fairfax area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Fairfax. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 31 independent living facilities in Fairfax, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hubertville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Franklin, Patterson and Belle River.
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Our mother has been in independent living for three years and is thriving. Some areas are a little worn but they've been continually redoing areas. It's very clean. Until Covid restrictions she took...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Fairfax, LA
The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $3,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou L'Ourse, LA with an average of $3,389 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax, LA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfax vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fairfax, LA by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Fairfax over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairfax
Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax
Garden View at New Iberia
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Garden View at New Iberia and everything was great for her at this facility! The staff was amazing and always treated us like family. They offered many activities for the residents. The housekeeping and the food were both excellent. The transition in and ...
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BeeHive Homes of Youngsville
5.0
It's very warm and everyone is very caring. It's small, so the occupants get to know each other, and the staff encourage interaction. It's nice. It's like being in your own home. I find the care very good. They're attentive and check on the residents frequently. They contact you if they ...
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Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA
3.8
Very attentive to the residents. Food is ok. Wish they had more outings that just walmart tours on Fridays. All in all a good place.
Fairfax independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax independent 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 dietary accommodations in Fairfax 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 Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise at Siegen, Trustwell Living at Terrebonne Place and Brookdale Lafayette are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Fairfax, Louisiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fairfax, Louisiana are Sunrise at Siegen and Brookdale Lafayette. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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