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The cost of independent living in Fairbank is about $3,649 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 128 options. Read 411 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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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.
Rock Ridge Residential Care is set in the heart of Iowa between Cedar Rapids and Vinton IA on a quiet country side where your senior loved ones can enjoy the fresh air and peace that comes with being out on a secluded residence. Finding the right residential/assisted living facility can be a...
Cost of independent living in Fairbank, IA
The average cost of senior living in Fairbank is $3,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hazleton, IA with an average of $2,604 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairbank, IA vs. nearby cities
Fairbank, IA
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fairbank, IA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fairbank, IA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairbank
Recent reviews for independent living in Fairbank
Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Cedar Village Senior Residences in Cedar Rapids, IA
4.0
My love one is doing fine since her move to this community. We have not had any problems, or concerns. We do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a kind, friendly staff. They do a good job with the cleanliness around the community. Everything is going well, and this is probably would ...
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Terrace Glen Village in Marion, IA
5.0
Moved in day one! No regrets. I'm not interested in facade and opulence. All I need is kindness and respect. Showered with both here.
Fairbank independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbank independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbank, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairbank independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairbank partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbank, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.8%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbank independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairbank communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbank, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbank independent 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 independent living communities in Fairbank offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbank, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.1%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Living at Indian Creek, Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC and CedarStone Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairbank, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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