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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairfax, MI

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The cost of independent living in Fairfax is about $3,944 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 88 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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Photo of Centre Meadows
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The atmosphere at the apartments is that of a community. The staff and residents are very welcoming and actually go out of their way to make a newcomer feel at home. It is close to a lot of restaurants,...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Centre Meadows offers beautiful one and two bedroom luxury apartments. Our apartment homes feature modern appliances, granite countertops, washer and dryer in each apartment and ample space for all of your personal treasures. We are conveniently located in the heart of Portage, MI and only a few...
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Cost is a good bargain, staff attentive, staff arrives quickly when called using their emergency necklace. They are very strict on meds, and track issues like diabetes.
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.
***As of 9/14/2021, 100% of our staff and residents are fully vaccinated!***Masonville Place, our lively senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan sits in a residential neighborhood just two blocks south of Coldwater Little League Park. Coldwater is known for its many lakes and recreational...
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5 for all. My mother really enjoys the church services and the activities. She says everyone is very friendly. We would absolutely recommend LakeHouse Three Rivers community. We feel blessed to have found...
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 LakeHouse Three Rivers we combine serene country living with the convenience and security of a lively senior community. We are located in the north end of the small town of Three Rivers, Michigan. We are located one mile west of Hidden Marsh Sanctuary which is a popular destination for our...
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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.
At Birch Meadows we consider it an honor to serve those you love and we never take that privilege lightly. We have been family operated since 1960 and we recognize the challenges families face when needing additional care for loved ones. Our desire is to come alongside you in this process and...
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The staff is extremely nice and caring. There are certain ones that go above and beyond with my MIL. She only allows one of them to help fix her hair. They have all been helpful and accommodating as issues...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff some of them are great, and others are just ok. With the meals there is little variety, and there are very few activities but our loved one wouldn't join in...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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We chose Bethesda Ranch because of the caregiver's eagerness to help not only my loved one but me and my family. It was also close to home. But it wouldn't have mattered. He was only going there. The...
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fairfax, MI

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $3,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $3,079 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairfax, MI, vs. nearby cities

Fairfax, MI
$3,944/mo
$3,805/mo
$3,718/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfax, MI, vs. state and national averages

Fairfax, MI
$3,944/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfax, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,637/mo
Independent Living
$3,944/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfax, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,306/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,039/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,495/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfax vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairfax, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,944/mo$3,737/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,595/mo$4,397/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,637/mo$4,607/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax, MI:$3,944/mo
Michigan:$3,737/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax, MI:$4,595/mo
Michigan:$4,397/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax, MI:$4,637/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairfax, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living 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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Independent living cost trends in Fairfax, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living 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, MI$1,041/mo$1,211/mo-14.0%
Michigan$2,649/mo$2,476/mo+7.0%
National$3,103/mo$2,898/mo+7.1%
Fairfax, MI
2024 average cost:$1,041/mo
2023 average cost:$1,211/mo
Percent change:-14.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,649/mo
2023 average cost:$2,476/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,103/mo
2023 average cost:$2,898/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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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 independent living in Fairfax

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax

City View in the Square Co-Op Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
5 for everything except dining/meals because city view doesn't provide that service. Overall, my mother in laws experience has been great. The apartment is very nice, it is very affordable and the people who work at this complex are very nice. We are still so grateful for your help in finding ...
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Drews Place of Coldwater I

3.9
Drews Place of Coldwater could improve on the cleanliness, especially in the dining room. Patient rooms need to be cleaned better Also or maybe more often would be the key. The staff are awesome. They are wonderful with my mother. She seems very content and well taken care of.

Drews Place of Coldwater II

4.8
Staff treats residents with love and dignity. Director is always on- site and available for consultation. I like that he is a registered nurse and treats his staff with great respect, maintaining high expectations for cleanliness and resident care. They also work well with our Hospice provider.

Fairfax independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax independent 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 dietary accommodations in Fairfax 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 Fairfax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax 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 Fairfax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax 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 Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Centre Meadows, LakeHouse Coldwater and LakeHouse Three Rivers are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairfax, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Fairfax, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Fairfax, Michigan is StoryPoint Portage. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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