Arlington is a historic southern suburb of Washington, D.C., and site of the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. Over 3 million people visit Arlington to pay their respects at the cemetery each year, where over 400,000 veterans have been laid to rest since the Civil War. Seniors make up nearly 10% of Arlington’s 207,000 people, and many of them enjoy visiting the historic sites that dot the area close to the national monument, such as the home of General Robert E. Lee and Fort Ethan Allen, which was once a Civil War fortification but now contains a soccer park.
Seniors in Arlington can expect to pay an average of $3,670 per month for homemaker services and $3,861 for help from a home health aide, according to the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Across the nation, seniors pay an average monthly cost of $4,004 for homemaker help and $4,195 for a visiting home health aide.
At Caring.com, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Arlington area – complete with types of care provided, services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help seniors and their families access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in Arlington, VA
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr., Suite 320, Fairfax, VA, 22031
The caregiver takes on so much of what I used to have to do.
They are very responsive and easy to work with.
The caregiver takes on so much of what I used to have to do.
They are very responsive and easy to work with.
5568 General Washington Dr., Alexandria, VA, 22312
I think it is very important that they are there and provide important services for my mom. It gives me great peace of mind.
I think the quality of the employees that they have could improve just a
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I think it is very important that they are there and provide important services for my mom. It gives me great peace of mind.
I think the quality of the employees that they have could improve just a little bit.
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I think it is very important that they are there and provide important services for my mom. It gives me great peace of mind.
I think the quality of the employees that they have could improve just a
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I think it is very important that they are there and provide important services for my mom. It gives me great peace of mind.
I think the quality of the employees that they have could improve just a little bit.
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3607 Chain Bridge Road, Suite D, Fairfax, VA, 22030
IncrediCare has very good caregivers and they really look out after people. The services I received from IncrediCare were helpful because the caregiver I had was very good with my dogs and took them o
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IncrediCare has very good caregivers and they really look out after people. The services I received from IncrediCare were helpful because the caregiver I had was very good with my dogs and took them out on a regular basis. She did the dishes often and helped me with the laundry.
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IncrediCare has very good caregivers and they really look out after people. The services I received from IncrediCare were helpful because the caregiver I had was very good with my dogs and took them o
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IncrediCare has very good caregivers and they really look out after people. The services I received from IncrediCare were helpful because the caregiver I had was very good with my dogs and took them out on a regular basis. She did the dishes often and helped me with the laundry.
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700 Princess St, Suite 202, #1051, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Other than some initial difficulties getting the schedule worked out the service has been absolutely fantastic. The Girswold office staff did an amazing job getting care for my mother-in-law lined up
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Other than some initial difficulties getting the schedule worked out the service has been absolutely fantastic. The Girswold office staff did an amazing job getting care for my mother-in-law lined up on what was very short notice. The care givers have been excellent as well and having them has enabled us to allow my mother-in-law to recover from major surgery in her own home instead of going to a rehab facility. Considering the current uncertainties centered around the Covid-19 pandemic, allowing an elderly patient to recover at home is a substantial advantage to both the family and the patient.
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Other than some initial difficulties getting the schedule worked out the service has been absolutely fantastic. The Girswold office staff did an amazing job getting care for my mother-in-law lined up
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Other than some initial difficulties getting the schedule worked out the service has been absolutely fantastic. The Girswold office staff did an amazing job getting care for my mother-in-law lined up on what was very short notice. The care givers have been excellent as well and having them has enabled us to allow my mother-in-law to recover from major surgery in her own home instead of going to a rehab facility. Considering the current uncertainties centered around the Covid-19 pandemic, allowing an elderly patient to recover at home is a substantial advantage to both the family and the patient.
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7925 Jones Branch Dr., Suite LL 140, Mclean, VA, 22102
103 W Broad St, Suite 602, Falls Church, VA, 22046
Home Instead has been helping us for about six months, every day. We really do not know how or even if we would be able to cope with our difficulties without Home Instead. The nurses who came to our h
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Home Instead has been helping us for about six months, every day. We really do not know how or even if we would be able to cope with our difficulties without Home Instead. The nurses who came to our house were competent, were extremely friendly, besides helping our physical needs were also a moral help. They always showed up on time. The sfaff of Home Instead also monitors our situation so as to ensure that the help they provide responds to our needs. They also efficiently take care of the paper work with our ensurance company. They are friendly and competent. If we ever made a good decision regarding our health care, it was when we decided to ask Home Instead to help us.
Andrei Filotti, PhD
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Home Instead has been helping us for about six months, every day. We really do not know how or even if we would be able to cope with our difficulties without Home Instead. The nurses who came to our h
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Home Instead has been helping us for about six months, every day. We really do not know how or even if we would be able to cope with our difficulties without Home Instead. The nurses who came to our house were competent, were extremely friendly, besides helping our physical needs were also a moral help. They always showed up on time. The sfaff of Home Instead also monitors our situation so as to ensure that the help they provide responds to our needs. They also efficiently take care of the paper work with our ensurance company. They are friendly and competent. If we ever made a good decision regarding our health care, it was when we decided to ask Home Instead to help us.
Andrei Filotti, PhD
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12011 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Suite 310 , Fairfax, VA, 22033
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 su
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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 personal care, light housekeeping, and things like that. The value for the money is very reasonable. So far, the caregiver is very good. She is a live-in, so she’s really good. The communication is excellent. They’re very personable, very quick to help, and very available.
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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 su
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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 personal care, light housekeeping, and things like that. The value for the money is very reasonable. So far, the caregiver is very good. She is a live-in, so she’s really good. The communication is excellent. They’re very personable, very quick to help, and very available.
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1900 Campus Commons Drive #100, Reston, VA, 20191
The caregiver that was assigned to my Mom is outstanding. She takes the best care of my mom when she is here. I never worry when we go out while she is here because I know she is in good hands.
The caregiver that was assigned to my Mom is outstanding. She takes the best care of my mom when she is here. I never worry when we go out while she is here because I know she is in good hands.
4015 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 36, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Mint Home Care found just the right people to care for my husband. Even when our needs changed regarding time needed, they were able to fill in the gaps. I was very happy with all of the people who ca
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Mint Home Care found just the right people to care for my husband. Even when our needs changed regarding time needed, they were able to fill in the gaps. I was very happy with all of the people who came to work for us.
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Mint Home Care found just the right people to care for my husband. Even when our needs changed regarding time needed, they were able to fill in the gaps. I was very happy with all of the people who ca
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Mint Home Care found just the right people to care for my husband. Even when our needs changed regarding time needed, they were able to fill in the gaps. I was very happy with all of the people who came to work for us.
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1515 Chain Bridge Rd # 136 , Mclean, VA, 22101
The caregivers have made significant changes in our life. The caregivers help with basically everything we need. They help her get dressed and stay clean.
This agency is extraordinarily responsive.
The caregivers have made significant changes in our life. The caregivers help with basically everything we need. They help her get dressed and stay clean.
This agency is extraordinarily responsive.
9020-F LORTON STATION BLVD, SUITE 109, Lorton, VA, 22079
First Light worked with our family for five years, providing 24/7 care for our mother.
Our mother’s journey was a challenging one as she faced the horribly debilitating illness of Alzheimer’s .
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First Light worked with our family for five years, providing 24/7 care for our mother.
Our mother’s journey was a challenging one as she faced the horribly debilitating illness of Alzheimer’s . Through it all, she was attended to in a very personal and loving way thanks to all of her team members and Care Managers. For the love, the comfort, the peace, that she felt until her final moments, we are eternally grateful to First Light.
We, the family members, appreciated immensely the timely communication, the unwavering willingness to accommodate change, and the exceptional efforts to maintain quality care for our beloved mother.
So many thanks to all of you at First Light. Thank you.
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First Light worked with our family for five years, providing 24/7 care for our mother.
Our mother’s journey was a challenging one as she faced the horribly debilitating illness of Alzheimer’s .
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First Light worked with our family for five years, providing 24/7 care for our mother.
Our mother’s journey was a challenging one as she faced the horribly debilitating illness of Alzheimer’s . Through it all, she was attended to in a very personal and loving way thanks to all of her team members and Care Managers. For the love, the comfort, the peace, that she felt until her final moments, we are eternally grateful to First Light.
We, the family members, appreciated immensely the timely communication, the unwavering willingness to accommodate change, and the exceptional efforts to maintain quality care for our beloved mother.
So many thanks to all of you at First Light. Thank you.
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3174 Golansky Blvd Suite 201, Woodbridge, VA, 22192
This company is beyond amazing and for one main reason- Dr.Green. She was very supportive and understanding and seriously did the most to help my family out in a extremely difficult time.
Both my mo
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This company is beyond amazing and for one main reason- Dr.Green. She was very supportive and understanding and seriously did the most to help my family out in a extremely difficult time.
Both my mom and grandfather were hospitalized at the same time, in different hospitals and we needed help getting my grandfather home care upon his release. Dr.Green did her best to find us a caregiver with a similar background and one who spoke Arabic to make my grandfather feel more comfortable. My grandfather has a fear of hospitals and Dr.Green wanted to make sure his experience was a good one. Upon securing our home care nurse, she called and texted daily to see if we needed anything and was honestly such a pleasure to work with. She truly made our experience such a easy one and made a difficult time much easier. I don’t know how we would have managed without her.
Thank you Dr.Green!
-Shereen G
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This company is beyond amazing and for one main reason- Dr.Green. She was very supportive and understanding and seriously did the most to help my family out in a extremely difficult time.
Both my mo
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This company is beyond amazing and for one main reason- Dr.Green. She was very supportive and understanding and seriously did the most to help my family out in a extremely difficult time.
Both my mom and grandfather were hospitalized at the same time, in different hospitals and we needed help getting my grandfather home care upon his release. Dr.Green did her best to find us a caregiver with a similar background and one who spoke Arabic to make my grandfather feel more comfortable. My grandfather has a fear of hospitals and Dr.Green wanted to make sure his experience was a good one. Upon securing our home care nurse, she called and texted daily to see if we needed anything and was honestly such a pleasure to work with. She truly made our experience such a easy one and made a difficult time much easier. I don’t know how we would have managed without her.
Thank you Dr.Green!
-Shereen G
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3102 Golansky Blvd Suite 201, Woodbridge, VA, 22192
Trinity Home Care services was great with my grandmother. She loved her aid and vice versa. The aide took great care of her and it showed. My grandmother looked clean and was fed properly. The head of
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Trinity Home Care services was great with my grandmother. She loved her aid and vice versa. The aide took great care of her and it showed. My grandmother looked clean and was fed properly. The head of the company treated us like family. She was always there when we had a question and was so polite.
She offers home care services with aides that are good caretakers with great personalities and compassion for their patient. Her staff is always on time and will notify you when they have arrived. Their company is very transparent which I love! The interactions with each caretaker was great. I did not receive one complain from my grandmother, actually she would tell me about the laughs and conversation they had together. Like I have previously mentioned, they are a very transparent company with a very responsive head. Chikata (the head of the company) gave me her number the first day we met and ever since then she has never left me on read and always picked up her phone in time of need and confusion. Her company is one the greatest home care services out there and I recommend it to everyone I meet. They treat the patient like family. I’m
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Trinity Home Care services was great with my grandmother. She loved her aid and vice versa. The aide took great care of her and it showed. My grandmother looked clean and was fed properly. The head of
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Trinity Home Care services was great with my grandmother. She loved her aid and vice versa. The aide took great care of her and it showed. My grandmother looked clean and was fed properly. The head of the company treated us like family. She was always there when we had a question and was so polite.
She offers home care services with aides that are good caretakers with great personalities and compassion for their patient. Her staff is always on time and will notify you when they have arrived. Their company is very transparent which I love! The interactions with each caretaker was great. I did not receive one complain from my grandmother, actually she would tell me about the laughs and conversation they had together. Like I have previously mentioned, they are a very transparent company with a very responsive head. Chikata (the head of the company) gave me her number the first day we met and ever since then she has never left me on read and always picked up her phone in time of need and confusion. Her company is one the greatest home care services out there and I recommend it to everyone I meet. They treat the patient like family. I’m
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2331 Mill Road Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22314
We love the personable care Elite provides our family! They always pick up their phone! Elite Eldercare Nova is Godsend!
We love the personable care Elite provides our family! They always pick up their phone! Elite Eldercare Nova is Godsend!
23491 ALDIE MANOR TERRACE, Ashburn, VA, 20148
22648 Glenn Dr, Sterling, VA, 20164
7777 Loeesburg , Falls Church, VA, 22043
9020F Lorton Station Blvd , Lorton, VA, 22079
Dependable Homecare Apex Partners LLC is a home care agency offering tailored quality services to clients who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), household duties, and companionshi
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Dependable Homecare Apex Partners LLC is a home care agency offering tailored quality services to clients who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), household duties, and companionship in their own homes. We dedicate ourselves to provide a level of care that builds long term relationships with our clients and their families. Our staff embrace integrity, professionalism and are passionate about what they do. To us, the comfort of our client is our priority. Our non-medical home care services help our clients remain independent and enable them to live in the comfort of their own homes. Our Agency ensures that each client is matched with the caregiver best suited to their needs. Our goal is to provide families with peace of mind knowing their loved ones are receiving expert care from passionate and professional caregivers. Dependable Homecare Apex Partners offers its services to everyone one regardless of age, color, race or sex.
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Dependable Homecare Apex Partners LLC is a home care agency offering tailored quality services to clients who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), household duties, and companionshi
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Dependable Homecare Apex Partners LLC is a home care agency offering tailored quality services to clients who need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), household duties, and companionship in their own homes. We dedicate ourselves to provide a level of care that builds long term relationships with our clients and their families. Our staff embrace integrity, professionalism and are passionate about what they do. To us, the comfort of our client is our priority. Our non-medical home care services help our clients remain independent and enable them to live in the comfort of their own homes. Our Agency ensures that each client is matched with the caregiver best suited to their needs. Our goal is to provide families with peace of mind knowing their loved ones are receiving expert care from passionate and professional caregivers. Dependable Homecare Apex Partners offers its services to everyone one regardless of age, color, race or sex.
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2111 Wilson Blvd., Ste 700, Arlington, VA, 22201
They seem to really take an interest in his well-being and health.
They’re able to drive him around.
They seem to really take an interest in his well-being and health.
They’re able to drive him around.
2300 Ninth Street South, Suite 503, Arlington, VA, 22204
They help the most by being able to shop for her.
I like that they are very dependable and flexible with scheduling.
They help the most by being able to shop for her.
I like that they are very dependable and flexible with scheduling.
Arlington Home Care 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 Arlington:
Address: 2100 Clarendon Blvd Suite 1000, Richmond, VA
Phone: (703) 228-4792
Green Home Choice is an Arlington County program that enlists local builders to upgrade and install new solar and other green tech in the homes of seniors who pass income restrictions and other guidelines. Installation is offered at a discount or free for qualifying seniors.
Address: 4300 S 29th St., Richmond, VA
Phone: (703) 228-6570
Seniors who need help getting their trash to the curb for the normal pickup can request assistance from Arlington County through the Trash Pick-Up program. This service is available at no cost. Seniors may have to leave open access to the front or back door for collection, which happens as part of the neighborhood’s regular collection period.
Address: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: (703) 256-0100
The Annandale Church provides Richmond seniors with volunteer labor to help upgrade and modernize their homes. Repairs are done at no cost to qualifying seniors, who must own their residences and meet income guidelines. Limits apply to the type of work done, though weatherization and code maintenance are common.
Address: 2100 Washington Blvd 4th floor, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-1700
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services offers Arlington seniors a Lifespan Respite voucher program that pays up to $400 a month toward the cost of respite care. Seniors, caregivers and loved ones can apply for this voucher through the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services online or by phone.
Address: 600 East Main Street, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 371 7000
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides assistance to Arlington seniors who need help upgrading their home to lower their monthly home heating and cooling bills. Income and asset limits apply to all applicants, though the program is open to both homeowners and renters. Services are provided by local contractors, though applications may be made through the state office.
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 – 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.
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.
