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8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Suite 520, Fairfax, VA, 22031
4.4
(175 reviews)
"Having Parisa come to the house has been great. Right at Home has been most helpful. ..."
READ MORELorton is in Northern Virginia, roughly 20 miles from Washington DC via I-95. Only 9.2% of Lorton residents are classified as senior citizens, which is considerably lower than the national senior percentage of 16.8%. The state’s most decorated hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, is less than 20 minutes to the north in Falls Church. The 2021 Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey counts Lorton as part of the Washington, DC area and reports that the average monthly cost of both home care and home health care in the region is $5,339. In some cases, home health care will be more expensive due to the involvement of medical professionals.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Lorton– 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.
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Suite 520, Fairfax, VA, 22031
4.4
(175 reviews)
"Having Parisa come to the house has been great. Right at Home has been most helpful. ..."
READ MORE5568 General Washington Dr., Alexandria, VA, 22312
4.5
(150 reviews)
"We have certified nursing assistants who are coming every day to provide care for my husband, and that's with Capital City Nurses. We've been fortunate in that the day care providers we've had have been outstanding. We've had consistent quality day p..."
READ MORE6704 Old McLean Village Drive Suite 200, Mclean, VA, 22101
4.7
(101 reviews)
"I cannot thank Jamie and Paragon Home Care enough for the help they provided my parents during their time of need. Both parents suddenly needed in home assistance and Jamie came for an initial visit less than 24 hours after my initial call. Within ..."
READ MORE5723-A Centre Square Drive, Centreville, VA, 20120
4.8
(91 reviews)
" We help people live in the place they love by providing personal care and companionship support delivered by private duty caregivers unde..."
READ MORE4893 Prince William Pkwy Suite 202, Woodbridge, VA, 22192
4.5
(69 reviews)
"Incredicare is very good. For what I need right now, they're just fine. We're just trying to make it as long as possible before he goes to memory care. We chose them because the person in the firm came to see me, and I am impressed with him. We use a..."
READ MORE4015 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 36, Fairfax, VA, 22030
4.9
(22 reviews)
"Our Mint aides provide daily assistance with dressing, toileting and meal prep, as well as weekly showering. They are also an excellent source of companionship. The aides always go above and beyond on days when an appointment requires an adjusted s..."
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7925 Jones Branch Dr., Suite LL 140, Mclean, VA, 22102
4.1
(28 reviews)
"We've been using HomeCare.com for Mom. Everything's been great. Any time I need something done I just contact them and they get it done. If I need a different caregiver, they find a replacement pretty fast. Everything's catered to us. We use them fou..."
READ MORE7058 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA, 22003
5.0
(12 reviews)
" The professionalism, dedication and compassion of the nurses and caretakers from Home Instead made all the difference in improving the home care and quality of life for my elderly father and his wife, who suffers from Alzheimer's. The entire situ..."
READ MORE5680 King Centre Drive, Suite 653 , Alexandria, VA, 22315
5.0
(7 reviews)
"A good friend of my mine recommended Heartbeat Homecare to me because she utilized their services for her parents. I’m currently using them to care for my husband. The caregivers I have are so wonderful. I don’t know what I’ll do without them. They’r..."
READ MORE12011 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Suite 310 , Fairfax, VA, 22033
5.0
(5 reviews)
"We found a home care agency for my mother. It's ElderOptions. They're very good. They went over and beyond to try to work with me and accommodate what my needs were. So far, we have had really good success with them. The caregiver is providing person..."
READ MORE43300 Southern Walk Plaza Bldg 116 Suite 237 , Ashburn, VA, 20147
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Ageless Simplicity Services provided top-notch home aide services to my mother in law. Seamless process, experts in the field, and a very friendly team. Appreciated all their hard work in taking care of her and highly recommend to anyone looking for ..."
READ MORE1055 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We first had trouble convincing my mother she needed care. However, after a consultation with their RN (Val) my mom was definitely more interested. Val took the time to get to know us and didn't make a "sales pitch." After a few months, we decided on..."
READ MORE14916 Spriggs Tree Lane , Woodbridge, VA, 22193
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Hi. So I contacted them for Companion Care, and they did a great job. The lady caring for my mum did a great job, and we became like family. They took care of her as I would and even more. They take their work seriously and don't joke with their time..."
READ MORE23491 ALDIE MANOR TERRACE, Ashburn, VA, 20148
"Advanced Senior Care offers caregiving services for almost any family and practically any situation. Our in-home care allows loved ones to e..."
READ MORE817A King St, Alexandria, VA, 22314
"OUR MISSION Providing Quality Home Health CareApex Nursing Services VA, provides quality medical and non medical home health care, compan..."
READ MORE501 Prince Anne St, Suite 201, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
4.6
(74 reviews)
"At BrightStar Home Care of Fredericksburg and Springfield, we have a unique understanding of the issues today’s families face, struggling mo..."
READ MORE9161 Liberia Avenue , Suite #205, Manassas, VA, 20110
4.8
(63 reviews)
"Visiting Angels - Prince William County was fabulous. They were very quick to respond, extremely helpful, and professional. They just provided excellent home care services and observations...."
READ MORE10301 Democracy Lane Suite 200B, Fairfax, VA, 22030
4.7
(56 reviews)
"I have someone from the Thrive At Home agency come in for four hours a week. The caregiver is very good. It's a young man from Jamaica and he's perfect for my husband. He has just passed the test to go into the nursing program at the Northern Virgini..."
READ MORE46191 Westlake Dr, Sterling, VA, 20165
4.8
(40 reviews)
"We are a licensed, non-medical in-home care agency located in Reston, Va. Our Agency has been serving the Northern Virginia area since 2006...."
READ MORE7531 Leesburg Pike # 101 , Falls Church, VA, 22043
4.7
(23 reviews)
"Lifematters and their partner CareOptions took on the management of all care for my 81 year old uncle who refused to stay in a nursing home for post-surgical recuperation and rehabilitation. They provided 24/7 home health aides, tracked the visiting..."
READ MORELorton’s average prices for home care are 11% more expensive than the Virginia state average and 14% more expensive than the national average. At an average price of $6,292, Charlottesville is one of the few Virginia cities with home care costs higher than Lorton’s. In the state capital, Richmond, prices are lower than in Lorton but are still above state and national averages. Lower prices can be found in the smaller cities of Winchester and Lynchburg.
Lorton
$5,339
Virginia
$4,767
The United States
$4,957
Richmond
$5,148
Winchester
$4,671
Lynchburg
$4,185
Charlottesville
$6,292
Some seniors may find that nursing home care is more suited to their medical needs than home care. In Lorton, a semiprivate room in a nursing home is over twice as expensive as home care. Assisted living care, at $5,948 a month, represents a smaller but still significant price increase over home care. Adult day health care, at $2,822 a month, is the most affordable option; however, its lower level of medical support may not be suitable for certain seniors.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,282
Assisted Living
$5,948
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,467
Note: Data for Clifton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.
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.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Lorton:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Cooling Assistance and Fan Care | (703) 449-8689 | 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 708, Fairfax, VA 22035 | This summer program offers free fans for low-income residents of Fairfax County who are age 60 and over and need a way to cool off. Once a resident receives a fan, it’s theirs to keep. The county also offers assistance with repairing air conditioners and other parts of cooling systems. |
Home Energy Solutions | (434) 227-4666 | 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22031 | The Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) is a non-profit community-based organization that provides seniors in Lorton with home energy solutions. They help homeowners find the best matches for projects like weatherization, solar power and energy assessments. Seniors can contact LEAP by phone, email, mail or social media. Services are priced according to each senior’s needs and income. |
Home Repair for the Elderly | (703) 246-5100 | 3700 Pender Drive, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030-6039 | The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development offers a program that helps moderate and low-income seniors in Lorton with home modifications. At no charge, they provide a week’s worth of labor from a crew and up to $500 for materials. This crew makes sure that the elderly resident can live comfortably and safely in their own home. They can perform everything from door replacements to railing installation. If an emergency like a roof leak or broken heater occurs, expedited service is available. |
Lorton Community Action Center Emergency Assistance Program | (703) 339-5161 | 9504 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 | Provided by the Lorton Community Action Center, this emergency assistance program can help low-income seniors pay for housing, utility bills and other living expenses when all other options have been exhausted. The program offers one-on-one assistance to help seniors get through hard times. They also provide guidance for locating other resources. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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.
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.