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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fairfield, CT
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fairfield 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 Fairfield, CT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Fairfield or another care type is right for you. Browse 33 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fairfield.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Rock, Newhallville and Prospect Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Orange, Centerville and Millbrook.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fairfield, CT
The average cost of senior living in Fairfield is $8,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwalk, CT with an average of $7,021 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield, CT vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fairfield
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fairfield
St. James Healthcare Ctr
3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset
5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.
The Bristal at East Northport
4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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Fairfield nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield nursing homes 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 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 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
44.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.4%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield 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 Fairfield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield 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 Fairfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield 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 Fairfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield 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 Fairfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Village at Stratford, The Watermark at 3030 Park, a CCRC and Maplewood at Orange are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fairfield, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 33 nursing homes facilities near Fairfield, Connecticut. See the full list.
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