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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfax, MN
Assisted living costs in Fairfax average about $2,181 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Fairfax. Our detailed directory has 7 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 Redwood Falls, Bird Island and Sleepy Eye.
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Our mother was admitted to Garnette Gardens for hospice care. She couldn’t have gotten any better care. The staff treated her with respect, compassion and dignity until her passing. Our community is so...
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.
Surrounded by a lovely residential neighborhood with a peaceful courtyard, gardens and convenient walking trails, Garnette Gardens is this community's jewel in Senior Living. The facility enhances daily living for residents with amenities that include a state-of-the-art entertainment center and a...
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8.0
Review score
1 review
I have never been To an assisted-living facility before I didn’t know what to Expect. I come and go I want I am independent living I eat With other people living here, I enjoy the conversation and a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Sleepy Eye Assisted Living offers personalized services along with the privacy of your own apartment. From our compassionate, professional staff to customized assistance and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential location of Sleepy Eye, MN yet close enough to...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Fairfax, MN
The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $2,181 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibbon, MN with an average of $2,104 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax, MN vs. the state and national average
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U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairfax vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fairfax, MN by room type
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairfax, MN
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fairfax.
Private income options in Minnesota
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VA benefits in Minnesota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairfax
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairfax
Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN
5.0
My name is Joe, I’ve been living here for a month.
I love it here, the other residents are a hoot, the staff is great.
I really feel “at home” here. Their assisted living here is awesome. Being a brain cancer & stroke survivor my needs are taken care of
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
20%
52.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
53%
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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.
Fairfax, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
41%
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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.
Fairfax, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
40%
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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.
Fairfax, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
10%
35.8%
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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
20%
45.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.4%
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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 Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fairfax protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens, Sleepy Eye Assisted Living and Fairfax Community Home Inc are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairfax, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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