A state in the mid-Atlantic region of the country, Virginia has approximately 8.6 million people, of whom 15.9% are seniors aged 65 and older. In Virginia, the cost of living is only three points above the national average. Virginia scores 7.4/10 on the Best Places Comfort Index, making it one of the most pleasant places to live in the state. In the Caring 2024 Senior Living Report, Virginia ranked 37th overall but only 44th in health care and 42nd in senior living and housing. However, it ranked 22nd in quality of life.
Virginia is home to several high-quality hospitals, including the Inova Fairfax hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. The no. 1 hospital in the state, it’s nationally ranked in one adult specialty and highly rated in several other adult specialties. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2021, the overall cost of assisted living in Virginia is $5,250 a month.
This guide covers the cost of assisted living in cities throughout Virginia and nearby states. It also considers Medicaid and Medicare coverage of costs of assisted living in Virginia, and it presents a list of free resources for Virginia seniors.