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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfield, IA
Assisted living costs in Fairfield average about $4,561 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 66 communities in Fairfield. Our detailed directory has 115 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Ottumwa and Keosauqua.
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The facility is beautiful and very clean and Mom receives excellent care from the friendly staff. Mom is in a one bedroom and it's the perfect size for her, spacious but not so large that she has trouble...
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.
Stirlingshire of Coralville offers Carefree, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a beautiful well-appointed new apartment homes. You'll get the lifestyle you want with the services and amenities that will make your life easier in an elegant retirement community.Whether you are looking for peace...
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9.2
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They were amazing with mom. They provided her comfort until the very end. She enjoyed the food and friendships she developed with staff. They went above and beyond with her care. I was there daily and...
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.
SunnyBrook Assisted Living was established in 1995 by founder's David and Betty Howell of Fairfield, Iowa who recognized a need to provide a safe home environment for seniors requiring assistance in the acitivites of daily living, but still maintaining a sense of independence...
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9.2
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7 reviews
Mom loves it at Ridgeview Assisted Living and her opinion is the most important opinion. Two months prior to moving she was 100% NOT going to move to assisted living!! Dad’s health was declining and she...
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.
The Views of Burlington provides a full range of services for older adults. In addition to assisted living services provided at RidgeView, skilled nursing, long-term care, and hospice services are provided at adjacent OakView Nursing & Rehab.We are proud to be independently owned and have...
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Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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Nursing staff is very good with her. She seems to be continent with her surroundings. The place is always in great order. They are willing to help her with her room and her bathing. Staff is always...
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.
Community HighlightsParkview Manor provides exceptional services with one purpose in mind – to provide a great place to call home. We support those who need minimal to moderate help with daily activities and serve residents with quality care. We even cater to families who need respite care for a...
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7.2
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3 reviews
Moved my mom to addington a little over a year ago. She is enjoying the socializing and I’m relieved to know there are people who are there to monitor Mom and make sure she’s safe. The staff know every...
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.
Addington Place of Fairfield Assisted Living and Memory Care- All the comforts of home...without the worry! Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, supportive services and health care designed to meet the individual needs of those who require help with activities of daily living...
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They are very helpful at coordinating care. It's a very pleasant place to be. They have a daily activities schedule which include baking doggie cookies for the local pet shelter and other things....
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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21 reviews
My mom lives at this wonderful facility. The satff is very responsive and caring. The facility is clean and well managed. My mother loves the food. She has actually improved in health since she now has a...
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.
Addington Place of Mount Pleasant is part of the Jaybird Senior Living family. We've been in business since 2005 offering senior care services to the Mount Pleasant area and surrounding communities. We offers "all the comforts of home without the worry" in a 46 apartment community. Residents...
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24 reviews
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
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.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
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11 reviews
This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him...
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.
River Valley Place of Fort Madison offers premier senior living options, including assisted living,memory care, and respite care. Our community fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where residents can truly thrive, feel at home, and form meaningful friendships.
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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.
First built in 1912, Sacred Heart Hospital quickly became an important member of the Fort Madison community; a place families counted on for service and caring. Today, that spirit of community service has been preserved as The Kensington, a proud landmark in southeast Iowa. Centrally...
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Homestead of Albia have taken excellent care of my mother in law. They provide many types of activities. My mother in law is able to go with staff to the store shopping, to the ice cream shop for a sweet...
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.
At Homestead of Albia, we strive to offer residents the care and personalized assistance they need. Care is offered around the clock, seven days a week, by our certified nursing staff. Beautiful, yet comfortable suites allow us to offer convenient assistance in your own personal environment,...
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Bickford of Burlington has very friendly staff. i was sort of dissatisfied with the meals, but overall they are a good community.
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Fairfield, IA
The average cost of senior living in Fairfield is $4,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coppock, IA with an average of $4,278 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfield
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfield
River Valley Place of Fort Madison
5.0
My father-in-law was a resident of Sunnybrook in Ft. Madison for almost 3 years. Prior to moving to Sunnybrook, his health was poor and he was hospitized monthly. He enjoyed the social aspect of visiting and playing cards with his friends at Sunnybrook. His mental and physical health also ...
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River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA
5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home.
The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.
Fairfield review score based on 32 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 50 Fairfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fairfield review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Fairfield review score compared against nearby cities
7.4
Fairfield, IA50 facilities
7.9
Maharishi Vedic City, IA71 facilities
7.3
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Review subcategories for Fairfield assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 32 reviews of 50 Fairfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfield resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Fairfield, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
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Activities
4.2
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Fairfield assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield assisted 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 care services in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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
18%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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
24%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield 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 Fairfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield 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 Fairfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield 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 Fairfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairfield
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 Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fairfield protect seniors.
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Stirlingshire of Coralville, Addington Place of Burlington and Ridgeview Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairfield, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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