See our specialized care listings in Fairfield, CT below:
The city of Fairfield provides people a range of long term care options to decide on with eight facilities around the area. Getting around in the city of Fairfield can be difficult to do without a car or friend or family member to help. Should the need arise, there are a few hospitals and nursing homes in the surrounding areas around Fairfield.
Assisted Living Amenities
It is important to ask for desired amenities so that you or your loved one can feel secure. Some of the amenities in these care facilities can include:
- Hospice and comfort care
- Experience nursing staff 24-hours a day
- Personal care services
In addition to a full complement of amenities, Fairfield also has a varied network of care facilities that provides for seniors' unique needs. These amenities can be as simple as offering vegetarian meals (under the supervision of a nutritionist), allowing pet visits, as well as arranging activities within common areas. Specialized senior care facilities may provide or facilitate access to on-call therapists like occupational, speech and physical therapists. If religion is important to you or your loved one, many long term care facilities arrange prayer services on site, with those that offer off-site services usually arranging for a method of transport.
When contacting the care facilities listed on this page it can be useful - though not vital - to have your loved one's history available. Consider preparing a brief medical history summary. Be sure to include any relevant insurance, doctor and hospital names and phone numbers as the new facility coordinator may have some questions and information requests. This kind of info can aid in outlining any specialized care the individual might need, which helps with cost estimates.
Senior Living Cost Comparison
A year of residential care facilities in the city might cost about $62,000 - $82,100 or $5,200 to $6,800 per month based on recent records. The cost for assisted living in Connecticut is about is $5,220 monthly based on recently available estimates. For residents that can qualify there may be federal and even state programs to lower costs. Review the detailed cost breakdown with comparisons for nearby cities below.
Assisted Living Average Costs for Neighboring Cities
| City |
Average Cost |
| Bridgeport, CT |
$6,500 |
| Darien, CT |
$7,600 |
| Milford, CT |
$4,700 |
| Orange, CT |
$6,500 |
| Ridgefield, CT |
$7,200 |
| Shelton, CT |
$5,600 |
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.
