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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfax, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fairfax, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Fairfax or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fairfax.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fairfax for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 29 assisted living facilities in the Fairfax area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Central Waterfront, Bret Harte and Little Hollywood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Oakland and Petaluma.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 assisted living in Fairfax, CA
The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $4,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Petaluma, CA with an average of $4,508 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fairfax, CA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairfax, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfax
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfax
Springfield Place in Petaluma, CA
4.0
We toured a few different communities and this one seemed to be the best fit for my mom. She is doing well here.She is starting to meet new residents and make some friends. She is participating in some of the activities. She really likes the food. The community is always clean and well ...
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Almabella Manor in Vallejo, CA
5.0
Staff is very friendly, attentive, helpful. Cost is affordable. Being in Vallejo itself allows for easy access to medical providers, prescriptions, shopping, etc.
Fairfax assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax assisted 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 care services in Fairfax assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fairfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax assisted living
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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax assisted living
Assisted 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax assisted living
Our assisted 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax assisted 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 assisted living communities in Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairfax
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fairfax protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhills Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairfax, California. See full list of communities.
There are 29 assisted living facilities near Fairfax, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fairfax, California are Greenhills Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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