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Assisted Living in Fairfield

39 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.

What to know about assisted living in Fairfield

Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Fairfield has 39 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (36) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.

Expect to pay around $5,152/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $3,403 up to $6,355 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 28 of 39 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.

Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Fairfield is 7.9 out of 10. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.

A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. 9 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.

Common questions

How do I find assisted living placement in Fairfield?

Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 39 licensed assisted living facilities in Fairfield with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.

How much does assisted living cost in Fairfield?

It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,152/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.

Are assisted living facilities in Fairfield safe?

Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 39 facilities in Fairfield with a FYI Safety Score, 23 land in the Good or Excellent range and 5 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 39 facilities with an inspection record, 74% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.

Can Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in Fairfield?

Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Fairfield currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.

Are there memory care options in Fairfield?

Yes, 9 facilities in Fairfield offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.