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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fairfax, LA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fairfax nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Fairfax, LA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Fairfax or another care type is right for you. Browse 70 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fairfax.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hubertville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oxford, Camperdown and Irish Bend.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fairfax, LA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
South Lafourche Nursing & Rehab emphasizes compassionate, quality care for our guests. Our rehabilitative services are designed to restore each individual's health to help them achieve their individual goals. Our therapists are trained to evaluate the needs of the individual and treat the...
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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.
Cedar Crest is the only dedicated memory care community in Lafayette. We are solely dedicated to those with memory care challenges and over the years we have developed our trademarked philosophy of care " Rhythm of the Day". Our philosophy of care assures your loved one receives; validation ( he...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fairfax

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fairfax

Rosewood Retirement and Assisted Living in Lafayette, LA

4.6
Mom loves it there! Highest quality of care she has received from the past 3 retirement facilities. Food - not so great. Activities - not much to speak of. But, the friendliness and personal care services outweigh the other two. Glad we found it! Thank you ~ [Name removed]

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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The Homestead Assisted Living in Houma, LA

4.9
This is the best place for my loved one for their needs. The communication with the staff is very good if the family has questions or concerns about our loved one. They provide three balanced meals for the residents each day. The staff nurse is able to assist with medication management, and ...
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Fairfax nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fairfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfax, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.5%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.8%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.1%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.1%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
35.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
32.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Lafayette, Trustwell Living at Terrebonne Place and Sunrise at Siegen are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fairfax, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 70 nursing homes facilities near Fairfax, Louisiana. See the full list.
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