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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fairfax, VT

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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, VT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fairfax, VT

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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fairfax, VT

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $6,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Troy, VT with an average of $4,290 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fairfax, VT, vs. nearby cities

Fairfax, VT
$6,551/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fairfax, VT, vs. state and national averages

Fairfax, VT
$6,551/mo
$6,584/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fairfax, VT, vs. other senior living options

$6,591/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,551/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fairfax, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,562/mo
Studio
$7,191/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,686/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,934/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,765/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfax vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairfax, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax, VTVermontU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,551/mo$6,584/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,491/mo$6,282/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,591/mo$6,584/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,809/mo$5,268/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Fairfax, VT:$6,551/mo
Vermont:$6,584/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax, VT:$6,491/mo
Vermont:$6,282/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax, VT:$6,591/mo
Vermont:$6,584/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax, VT:$4,809/mo
Vermont:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fairfax, VT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairfax and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Fairfax, VT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fairfax have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairfax, VT$8,329/mo$7,513/mo+10.9%
Vermont$8,374/mo$7,497/mo+11.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fairfax, VT
2024 average cost:$8,329/mo
2023 average cost:$7,513/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Vermont
2024 average cost:$8,374/mo
2023 average cost:$7,497/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Fairfax

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fairfax

The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT

5.0
It is lovely. If you can afford it, it is a great place to live and create community. We picked this community because of the availability of memory care space and proximity to my home.

Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Maple Ridge Memory Care in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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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, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
19.2%
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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, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.4%
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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, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
0.8%
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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, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Homestead Senior Living, The Residence at Shelburne Bay and Harbor Village Senior Living Communities are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fairfax, Vermont. See full list of communities.
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