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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fairfax, IA

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Memory care in Fairfax offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Fairfax is about $6,854 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 175 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Marion.

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Photo of Corridor Crossing
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9.6
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54 reviews
9.6
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54 reviews
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Mom could not be happier at Corridor Crossing. She has made many friends and even one resident is an old friend. The staff is wonderful with her. They do a lot of activities and she just has so much fun...
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.
Our goal is to create an environment that makes you feel at home! We invite you to continue to share experiences and make new memories, while being part of a community that truly cares. Enjoy your private apartment and let us take care of housekeeping, cooking & laundry. Your friends are...
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Photo of Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids
1515 Photos available
8.5
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14 reviews
8.5
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14 reviews
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Everyone is very helpful and kind. It didn't hurt that it turned out one of the Directors is a childhood friend of ours. Our parents ran around together.
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.
Prairie Hills Senior Living is an assisted living community in a residential setting in Cedar Rapids Iowa at 2903 F Ave. NW. We offer studio, 1BR, and 2BR apartments. We are part of the Discovery Senior Living management umbrella giving us national resources with a local, family feel.Our...
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Photo of Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC
88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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17 reviews
8.5
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17 reviews
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I miss the people. Cleanliness was great They were always friendly The food was excellent, especially the house salad. For me it was very expensive it took all my retirement money and I was one of the...
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.
Cottage Grove Place is a continuing care retirement community dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our residents. Our community offers independent living, assisted living, assisted living memory care, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. The comfort and care of our...
Photo of The Views of Cedar Rapids
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8.5
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42 reviews
8.5
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42 reviews
5 star
69%
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24%
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0%
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The staff us very attentive. They have been very helpful. I have seen the daily activities calendar but my mom doesn't participate. Her room is small but big enough for a twin bed and a recliner. Big enough...
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.
The Views Senior Living is proud to be locally owned! For over 15 years, The Views has built a reputation of trusted quality care as the premier assisted living provider in Cedar Rapids and innovative leaders in a one-of-a-kind healing design memory care program.Their current locations, RidgeView...
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Photo of CountryHouse - Cedar Rapids
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is that it is a clean and modern facility with a homey feel. The rooms are a little bigger than other places. The workers are very nice as well. Yes, we would...
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.
CountryHouse in Cedar Rapids was designed and is staffed specifically to benefit individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a...
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Photo of Garnett Place
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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34 reviews
7.5
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34 reviews
5 star
35%
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56%
3 star
6%
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[name removed] drew me in with the home like atmosphere and friendly staff. They have a new management team and everyone is open to listening to questions and ideas. The staff are great and there is always...
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.
Garnett Place Retirement Community offers the best of both worlds! While close to shopping, medical services and entertainment, the community sits in a quiet, wooded area with natural surroundings and wildlife to view. Friendly, compassionate, and dedicated staff make Garnett Place easy to call...
Photo of The Gardens of Cedar Rapids
99 Photos available
7.0
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5 reviews
7.0
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Mom unfortunately passed away last month at the Gardens. They took very good care of her. Everyone was friendly, caring and Mom felt each one was her friend. I would definitely recommend this facility to...
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.
Photo of Stoney Point Meadows
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.
Photo of Heritage Nursing and Rehab Ctr
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
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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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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.
Photo of Ridgeview Assisted Living
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-Very satisfied -Like the 24hr nurse and activities are tops -It's like one big extended family - many friends -Very top staff -They allow my husband to do indoor and outdoor gardening! -Play much...
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.
Photo of Evergreen Estates III
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.
Evergreen Estates is and has been locally owned and managed by experienced caring staff since 1993. Decisions about our organization are made locally by our owner and in the best interest of those whose care we have been entrusted. Our team is a group of professionals who believe we have more...
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.
Photo of Promise House
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.

Cost of memory care in Fairfax, IA

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $6,854 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anamosa, IA with an average of $6,758 per month.

Memory care costs in Fairfax, IA, vs. state and national averages

Fairfax, IA
$6,854/mo
$6,790/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Fairfax, IA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,854/mo

Memory care costs in Fairfax, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,412/mo
Studio
$7,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,434/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, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax, IAIowaU.S.
Memory Care$6,854/mo$6,790/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,285/mo$5,482/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,629/mo$2,852/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax, IA:$6,854/mo
Iowa:$6,790/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax, IA:$5,285/mo
Iowa:$5,482/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax, IA:$3,629/mo
Iowa:$2,852/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Fairfax, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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.

Fairfax, IAIA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Fairfax, IA

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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 average 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, IA$6,612/mo$6,255/mo+5.7%
Iowa$6,390/mo$5,949/mo+7.4%
National$6,412/mo$6,012/mo+6.7%
Fairfax, IA
2024 average cost:$6,612/mo
2023 average cost:$6,255/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$6,390/mo
2023 average cost:$5,949/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,412/mo
2023 average cost:$6,012/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fairfax

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairfax

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.

Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Cottage Grove Place and everything seems to be great for him at this facility, so far. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

Keystone Place at Forevergreen in North Liberty, IA

5.0
Our situation was a little different as my loved one needed more care & supervision than they had been receiving. First thing I noticed was how friendly & caring everyone at Keystone is - I think every staff member came in to introduce themselves to my loved one the first day my loved one ...
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Fairfax memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Fairfax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairfax, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfax memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfax, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
72.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
68.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfax memory care

Memory care 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, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax memory care

Our memory care 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, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Fairfax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
59.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairfax

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Iowa memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Fairfax protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Corridor Crossing, Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids and Cottage Grove Place, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairfax, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 16 memory care facilities near Fairfax, Iowa. See the full list.
The 16 memory care facilities near you in Fairfax, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairfax, Iowa, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Fairfax, Iowa, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Fairfax, Iowa ranges from $$3,346 to $$10,635. The average Memory Care cost in Fairfax, Iowa is $6,854. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fairfax, Iowa typically starts at $$3,346. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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