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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfield, NY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fairfield 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 Fairfield. 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 59 independent living facilities in Fairfield, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Fairfield, NY
The average cost of senior living in Fairfield is $3,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnstown, NY with an average of $2,661 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfield, NY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfield, NY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairfield vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fairfield, NY by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Fairfield over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairfield
Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfield
Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY
4.0
Make sure to ask any and all questions you may have.
New Burton Homestead in Rome, NY
5.0
[name removed] is wonderful she goes out of her way for everyone that lives here!! Thank you [name removed] for helping my grandparents during this next adventure in their life together!!! Would recommend others to tour :)
Schuyler Commons in Utica, NY
5.0
We recently moved to Schuyler Commons and love it here.
Everyone is friendly and the staff is very responsive.
Our apartment is beautiful and easy to clean.
Our kitty is welcome as is our family when they visit. Lots of wonderful activities as well. I highly recommend living here
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
13.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
7.7%
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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
5.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
16.9%
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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
20.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Hampshire House and Brookdale Clinton IL are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfield, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Fairfield, New York. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fairfield, New York is Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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