The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Arlington, VA for 2024

Q: What types of services can a home care agency in Arlington, VA, provide?

Home care agencies operate to help individuals live independently in their homes. Services can vary depending on what a client needs help with. Some agencies provide only non-clinical assistance, including cooking meals, housekeeping and personal care. Home health care agencies also offer some medical treatments, including speech, physical and occupational therapy, skilled nursing care, and help to locate medical equipment.

Q: How many home care agencies are there near Arlington?

There are 87 home care agencies located in the Arlington region for seniors to choose from. Caring.com offers a free search service to locate agencies closest to you. Search results tell how many agencies are available and provide their contact information, a summary of the types of service they offer, reviews and a list of amenities.

Q: What is the difference between in-home care and home health care?

Home care helps seniors at home who are unable to care for themselves or carry out regular personal care tasks, like grooming, bathing, cooking, housekeeping and transportation. Home health care is typically provided to seniors who’ve recently had surgery or are recovering from an accident or illness and need medical attention. Services include skilled nursing, medication administration and IV treatments.

Q: Who is eligible for the veterans’ home care program?

Long-term care and home care are part of the veterans&#8217; comprehensive health care package. To take advantage of this program, veterans must have served on active duty and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. Typically, most veterans who require long-term care already receive health care benefits from the veterans association, which also qualifies them for long-term care assistance.

Q: What is in-home respite care?

In-home respite care provides temporary relief to individuals who provide care for another. Respite is available for a few hours, a few days or even for several weeks at a time and can be temporary or reoccurring. It allows caregivers time to take care of their own responsibilities and practice self-care.

Arlington is a city in northern Virginia along the Potomac River. In 2015, it was listed as one of the best places to retire in the United States. Only 12% of Arlington’s 232,000 residents are aged 65 and older — less than the national average. Summers are hot, while winter has lows around 27 degrees. The city also has excellent health care, with the Virginia Hospital Center Health System offering treatment of arthritis, geriatrics and surgery. Seniors who receive non-medical help at home can access services for $5,339 per month, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Those who need additional medical care may opt for home health care instead.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the CITY area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.

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Paying for Home Care in Arlington, VA

The Cost of Home Care in Arlington, VA

The cost for home care in Arlington is $5,339 per month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. The average statewide cost is $4,767 per month and the national cost is $4,957. Harrisonburg seniors pay the same as the national average, while those in Winchester have one of the lowest costs in the area at $4,671 per month. Charlottesville seniors have some of the highest costs at $6,292 per month.

Arlington

$5,339

Virginia

$4,767

The United States

$4,957

Winchester

$4,671

Harrisonburg

$4,957

Charlottesville

$6,292

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Arlington, VA

Home care and home health care cost the same in Arlington at $5,339 per month. Home care assists with activities of daily living, while home health care includes light medical assistance. Adult day health is $2,282 per month, while independent seniors may choose care in an assisted living community at $5,948. For comprehensive medical care, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs around $11,467 per month.

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 Arlington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, DC, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Arlington, VA

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Suffolk, VA

Seniors living in Suffolk have several free and low-cost services available to help with aging in place. Several government and non-profit organizations support seniors living at home by providing in-home care, Medicare counseling, meal assistance, property tax relief and home weatherization. To learn more, seniors and caretakers can contact the agencies and organizations listed below.

Resource	Contact	Service
Senior Centers	(817) 459-5474	Arlington is home to several senior centers where older adults participate in social and recreational programming, receive nutrition services and get help with finding resources in the community, helping older adults who live alone to avoid isolation. Many locations offer transportation services to and from the center.
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County	(817) 258-8000	The local Area Agency on Aging offers a range of services to those aged 60 and over in the Arlington region. It provides benefits assistance to connect seniors with programs that may pay for in-home care and contracts with local care providers to offer subsidized services.
Tarrant County Veteran Services Office	(817) 531-5645	The Tarrant County Veteran Services Office provides benefits counseling and assistance for older veterans and their families, helping them determine whether they qualify for programs such as Aid and Attendance and the veterans' home care program. The office can also provide referrals for services in the community.
The Senior Source	(214) 823-5700	The Senior Source is a regional nonprofit organization that provides social services and financial assistance to older adults in Arlington. Through this agency, you can obtain help with utility bills, letting you avoid service disruptions. The agency also hosts lectures, webinars and forums on age-related issues.
Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County	(817) 336-0912	Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County provides home-delivered meals to qualifying individuals in the Arlington region. Through its Home-Delivered Meals plan, it delivers up to two meals daily, including a hot noontime meal and a cold supper. It also serves congregate meals at adult activity centers throughout the region.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs

The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Arlington, VA for 2024