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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Burke, VA for 2024

The Washington, D.C., suburb of Burke sits in Fairfax County along the Potomac River, about 90 miles inland from the Chesapeake Bay. The city has 2 assisted living facilities for seniors to choose from, and there are 50 more options in nearby communities. These facilities charge an average monthly rate of $5,948 for residential services, which is high compared to Virginia’s norm of $5,250, as well as the national rate of $4,500.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Burke

The Virginia Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities in Burke and outlines the scope of care they provide. This department requires all facilities to follow minimum standards for staff screening, care planning and nutrition and recreational services, which it enforces through initial and annual licensing processes and regular site inspections.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Burke

  • Burke’s cost of living exceeds the national median by 45%, with residents paying 6% beyond the national average for transportation and 3% more for housing. However, health care costs in this city average 8% below the nationwide norm, and programs such as the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus Waiver help many seniors pay for medical and long-term care expenses.
  • Burke seniors obtain care from several hospitals that sit within a 10-mile radius of the city, including Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax and Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church. While there are no hospitals within the city, many assisted living facilities have on-call physicians who provide medical support.
  • Fairfax County ranks 4th out of Virginia’s 133 counties for health factors and outcomes, indicating high access to quality medical care for seniors. The life expectancy in this region comes in at 85.2 compared to Virginia’s norm of 79.1 and the national average of 78.5, with the county observing 170 deaths per 100,000 people aged 75 and younger versus respective state and national rates of 330 and 360.
  • Seniors in Burke don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security income, and they can claim deductions of up to $12,000 to reduce the tax burden for their pension income or withdrawals from retirement accounts. On taxable income, they pay rates ranging from 2% to 5.75%.
  • A total crime index assigns Burke a score of 53, indicating that the city is safer than 53% of U.S. neighborhoods. Additionally, the local crime rate is lower than 48% of Virginia communities and below what’s typical for communities of its size nationwide, appealing to seniors considering local residential care solutions.
  • The AARP gives Burke a high livability score of 62, indicating a comfortable environment for seniors. Within a half-mile radius, residents have access to approximately 1.7 parks, 0.2 libraries and 0.4 grocery stores and farmers markets, and frequent local transit services reduce residents’ reliance on private vehicles. Additionally, the city rates as above-average for walkability, with a score of 11.84 compared to 6.17 nationally. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Burke

In Burke, assisted living facilities charge $5,948 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

On average, seniors in Burke pay $5,948 per month for assisted living, with local rates exceeding Virginia's norm by 13% and the national monthly average of $4,500 by 32%. Additionally, local care costs run high compared to what’s typical for the region, including rates in Harrisonburg, where seniors pay $5,711 for services. Similarly, in Winchester, monthly care costs come in 4% below fees in Burke, and seniors save an average of 21% by opting for assisted living in Staunton, where facilities charge $4,708.

Burke

$5,948

Virginia

$5,250

US

$4,500

Winchester

$5,015

Harrisonburg

$5,711

Staunton

$4,708

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

While assisted living is among the costlier senior care solutions in Burke, with residents paying $5,948 per month for residential and personal care services, this option comes in 48% below the cost of nursing home care, which provides around-the-clock supervision and skilled nursing. On the other hand, seniors can save money on care expenses by living at home and obtaining private services or attending community programs. For example, agencies that offer in-home care, which includes nonmedical personal care and companionship, or home health care, which features skilled nursing, charge $5,339 per month. Additionally, adult day health care agencies charge 62% less than assisted living facilities for individualized daytime services in a community environment.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$2,282

Assisted Living Facility

$5,948

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,467

Note: Data for Burke was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, DC, was used instead

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Burke

Seniors in Virginia who qualify for Medicaid can receive some aid for assisted living through the Auxiliary Grant program, which provides supplemental income for individuals living in ALFs.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

Financial Assistance in Virginia

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Burke

Burke and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Burke, please visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Burke

Burke Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Virginia

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Carol

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise at Silas Burke House

I toured Sunrise at Silas Burke House. I found that it's very similar to the other tours of the common areas and the residents' rooms. The area where they do have memory care residents, I saw, and...

Provider response

Hi Carol, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise at Silas Burke. We would be...

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Assisted Living

Robert

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise at Silas Burke House

My tour at Sunrise at Silas Burke House was pretty thorough. I had a sit-down briefing before we had a chance to do a walk around the place. It looks immaculate. In my understanding, it's only four...

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Assisted Living

John

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise at Silas Burke House

Sunrise at Silas Burke House is a brand new facility, so the amenities and facilities are topnotch. The cost was higher for a smaller room than where my mom is currently at. The dining area was...

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