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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairbanks, MN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks. 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 86 independent living facilities in Fairbanks, 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 Aurora, Old Mesaba and Winter.
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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.
Lakeside Manor: Picturesque Longyear Lake provides the backdrop for this quiet setting, enabling you to thoroughly enjoy all four remarkable Minnesota seasons. These affordable dog & cat friendly 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes offer many conveniences and provide off-street parking -...
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: 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.
Looking for an apartment with character and history? Looking for something outside the ordinary vanilla box? Than Fairmount is perfect for you with the rich history of the building. This is a must see place that requires an in-person visit! Call today!
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.
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.
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.
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I needed assistance in choosing a place for my brother, as I had no experience with this before. I feel I got that assistance, with no pressure from either A Place for Mom or from Encompass. We are very...
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.
Encompass Healthcare Assisted Living is located in the beautiful and scenic Superior, Wisconsin. The town of Superior is named for the lake to which it is closely located, the famous Great Lake of Lake Superior. Boating and other outdoor recreation along the shore of the lake. Superior also has...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Fairbanks, MN
The average cost of senior living in Fairbanks is $2,436 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buhl, MN with an average of $1,748 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairbanks, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairbanks, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fairbanks, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairbanks
Recent reviews for independent living in Fairbanks
Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg
4.1
Our family has been part of Edgewood for many years. We enjoy the activities, but hope to have more age appropriate activities. The help there is always nice and do their best. Pricing is a bit expensive for the range area. We just love Kelley the new clinical services director.
New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI
5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.
VitaCare Living of Proctor
5.0
My mother was there for a short period of time but in that time everything was quite nice.
Staff was friendly and attentive as well as caring.
Food was wonderful with many options.
Was a very nice place all around.
Fairbanks independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbanks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbanks, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.4%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbanks, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
6.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbanks, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
5.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
1.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
1.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
8.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, Silver Bay Carefree Living and VitaCare Living of Proctor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairbanks, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 86 independent living facilities near Fairbanks, Minnesota. See the full list.
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