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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 $5,686 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 72 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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55 Floor plans available
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9.8
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44 reviews
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My mom did not want to move from her home but she was unable to care for herself on her own. But now she loves being here. She has her own apartment. But has care and assistance. All the staff are very nice...
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.
Settle into a beautiful country setting at Vintage Gardens while enjoying modern amenities and desired services in St. Joseph, Missouri. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community provides several floor plans with a range of conveniences such as full-sized kitchenettes and walk-in closets....
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7.5
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7.5
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5 rating. Primary reasons are: 1) staff have patience with mother in law who can become agitated and vocal. 2) they've been able to get her to bathe which frankly has been a big achievement 3) she's getting...
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.
Morton Place is located in the quiet town of Nebraska City, Nebraska. We are about a mile west of the Missouri River and the popular Riverview State Recreation Area. We are an award winning facility that cares about our residents and our community. We offer seminars to benefit both seniors living...
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They charge extra for making sure he takes his meds, which I understood would be included in his monthly rent as long as I set up his meds. It's an extra $[removed]per month. Based off of the experience we...
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.
Why spend another winter alone? Move to Arlington Place and join in on all the wonderful activities that are offered right in their community. Feel secure with 24 hour a day monitoring system and Registered Nurse available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Just some of the services included in your...
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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.
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44 Floor plans available
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.
Oak Pointe of Maryville is a 46-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and one-bedroom private apartments, which...
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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.
Windsor Manor Shenandoah is an assisted living facility located in Shenandoah, Iowa. At this facility there are 40 apartments that are one or two bedrooms and have 1 bathroom. Each one has their own kitchen or kitchenette. Our staff is available for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days per week....
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, 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Fairfax, MO

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax is $5,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maryville, MO with an average of $4,570 per month.

Memory care costs in Fairfax, MO, vs. nearby cities

Fairfax, MO
$5,686/mo
$5,553/mo
$5,327/mo

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

Fairfax, MO
$5,686/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,686/mo

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

Studio
$5,815/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,603/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,760/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,300/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, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$5,686/mo$5,473/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$3,757/mo$4,008/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,372/mo$3,714/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax, MO:$5,686/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax, MO:$3,757/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax, MO:$3,372/mo
Missouri:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Fairfax

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairfax

Arlington Place of Red Oak

5.0
I was at Arlington Place of Red Oak for a short stay. In that amount of time, everything at this facility seemed fine in every aspect! I think that everything was great. I would recommend this facility to others.

Vintage Gardens in Saint Joseph, MO

5.0
Our mother has been a resident since October 2019. We have been very happy with the quality of care and staffing at Vintage Gardens. They have been very attentive to all of her needs and, especially, during this time of Covid, they have kept her safe. She has made numerous friends and and ...
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Morton Memory Care in Nebraska City, NE

4.6
I would highly recommend Morton Senior Living. The staff are very professional in their approach with my mom who has dementia. They are always kind and friendly to family and visitors. The lobby and dining area are always beautifully decorated. We were allowed to bring moms own furnishings prior ...
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Fairfax review score based on 28 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 9 Fairfax memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairfax review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fairfax review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Fairfax, MO9 facilities
8.7
Corning, MO9 facilities
5.3
Tarkio, MO10 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairfax memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 28 reviews of 9 Fairfax memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairfax resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fairfax, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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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, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
69.2%
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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, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.7%
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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, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
20.7%
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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, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.5%
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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, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.5%
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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 Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Fairfax protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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