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The cost of independent living in Fairfax Falls is about $6,148 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 47 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 Homestead Senior Living
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Moving is not an easy decision. They make it a wonderful transaction here. We have fun laugh and they care about is. Everyone helps, out, everyone says hello. My aunt has settled in and found a place to call...
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.
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The staff was minimal on weekends. Maple Ridge assisted living coordinator told me that this would be my mother's final home, that they were experienced with residents with Parkinson's disease, that Mom...
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.
Maple Ridge Lodge is assisted living reimagined. Situated off Route 289 at exit 10 and adjacent to the Essex Resort and Spa and Maple Ridge Memory Care, Maple Ridge Lodge is a shiny new 71-apartment assisted living community that embraces all that is true to Vermont and those who call it home....
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My loved one is currently a resident at Maple Ridge Memory Care. The move in and acclimation was a smooth process. I would recommend this facility to others.
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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Photo of Mansfield Place
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.
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My mother was previously a resident at Williston Place and we really liked this facility. The staff was very friendly. The food was great. The cleanliness was great, the facility was always clean and neat....
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.
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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.
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: 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
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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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Cost of independent living in Fairfax Falls, VT

The average cost of senior living in Fairfax Falls is $6,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Derby Line, VT with an average of $2,925 per month.

Independent living costs in Fairfax Falls, VT, vs. nearby cities

Fairfax Falls, VT
$6,148/mo

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

Fairfax Falls, VT
$6,148/mo
$5,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfax Falls, VT, vs. other senior living options

$7,218/mo
Independent Living
$6,148/mo

Independent living costs in Fairfax Falls, VT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,495/mo
Studio
$7,443/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,262/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,695/mo

Senior living costs in Fairfax Falls 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 Falls, VT
Column state: Vermont
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairfax Falls, VTVermontU.S.
Independent Living$6,148/mo$5,473/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,218/mo$6,395/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,218/mo$6,699/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fairfax Falls, VT:$6,148/mo
Vermont:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fairfax Falls, VT:$7,218/mo
Vermont:$6,395/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fairfax Falls, VT:$7,218/mo
Vermont:$6,699/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairfax Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairfax Falls

The Residence at Shelburne Bay

5.0
I have been very pleased with my decision to move here! I had visited several other places but kept returning to The Residence at Shelburne Bay. Dimmer lighting, less friendly, one bedroom apt seemed smaller, lacked the colorful framed prints on the walls all over,more business like not ...
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Samuel F. Vilas Home in Plattsburgh, NY

4.8
I will say we could not be happier with the care my mom is receiving. She feels at home in fact she call her room her home. She is happy and feels very safe. The activities she has attended have been good for her and my sisters and I love the fact the she goes to the dining room for her meals ...
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Maple Ridge in Essex, VT

5.0
Every single thing about Maple Ridge Memory Care is absolutely great! All of the staff have always been helpful and friendly. So kind to my sister, holding her hand, checking in on her if she was in her room. Her laundry was always done when I was there. Sheets on her bed were always clean. ...
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Fairfax Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfax Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfax Falls, 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 Falls 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 Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfax Falls, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfax Falls 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 Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfax Falls, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfax Falls 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 Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfax Falls, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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