Fairfield Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Fairfield for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,213/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

The North Bay city of Fairfield is located midway between San Francisco and California’s capital, Sacramento, and neighbors the world famous Napa Valley. Home to Travis Air force Base, Fairfield is a rapidly growing city that will continue to flourish as one of the most desirable urban growth centers in the Bay Area.

Set inland from the Bay, Fairfield enjoys distinct seasons with warm summers and cooler winters. The city’s temperate climate makes assisted living in Fairfield the perfect spot for a comfortable retirement.

Fairfield Recreation

The city’s many neighborhood and community parks offer convenient respite for seniors enjoying assisted living in Fairfield. Fairfield also maintains several larger woodland reserves that are perfect locations for spotting and watching California wildlife. The gem of this collection is the beautiful 630-acre Rockville Hills Regional Park, which provides habitats for a diverse variety of animals.

Fairfield Downtown offers shops, numerous festivals and events, and their own Farmers’ Market, held each Thursday. Westfield Solano Shopping Mall is another good destination for seniors out hunting for a bargain.

Fairfield Activities

For an inexpensive afternoon out, residents of assisted living in Fairfield can indulge in both sweet and bitter samples by taking a free tour at either the Budweiser Brewery or the Jelly Belly factory, both located within the city limits. Seniors can also visit the many wineries in neighboring Napa Valley, or even take a ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train.

War aviation enthusiasts may apply for special permission to enter the military base to visit the amazing indoor and outdoor exhibits found at the elaborate Travis Air Museum, while all seniors will be welcomed with open arms at the Fairfield Senior Center, where members can participate in one of more than 50 clubs or organizations. A volunteer driver program is in place to transport seniors to and from the center.

Fairfield Medical Facilities

With their prime location in the progressive Bay Area metropolis, seniors who choose assisted living in Fairfield will have access to the very best in medical care. Most convenient within the city limits is North Bay Healthcare, highly acclaimed for their cancer center, which operates two large facilities, Northbay Medical Center and VacaValley Hospital.

The Sutter Regional Medical Foundation also offers professional, high quality care throughout Solano County.

Fairfield Transportation

The city’s public transportation services are operated by Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST). Residents of assisted living in Fairfield can map out the best course to any destination in the entire Bay Area by using the easy tool provided at 511.org.

Fairfield residents 60 years of age or older are offered a special taxi card which cuts their regular cab fares in half. In addition, residents with disabilities or mobility challenges may also qualify for the DART program, an inexpensive door-to-door transportation service.

Cost of Assisted Living in Fairfield

The cost of assisted living in Fairfield can be substantial since the city is located on the northeastern border of the San Francisco Bay where the cost of living is high. The median monthly cost of a one-bedroom assisted living residence is $4,250.* Costs can reach a maximum of $ 7,500 with a minimum of $2,250 depending on the assisted living community.

Find Assisted Living in Fairfield

As a smaller city, close to all of the action the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer, Fairfield is an ideal location for your elderly loved one’s happy retirement. For more information on housing options available in this city, please visit our Fairfield Assisted Living page.

*Genworth Financial 2011 Cost of Care Survey.

Written by senior housing staff writer.