Beloved Home Health Care
901 South Highland St, Suite 310 , Arlington, VA, 22204
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.
901 South Highland St, Suite 310 , Arlington, VA, 22204
4817 E Eisenhower, Alexandria, VA, 22304
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5233 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington, VA, 22205
4601 Presidents Dr, Suite 232 , Lanham, MD, 20706
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12512 Sturdee Dr , Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
1320 Central Park Blvd Ste 200 , Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
145 Harrell Rd Suite 103 , Fredericksburg, VA, 22405
2300 N Pershing Dr Suite 201 , Arlington, VA, 22201
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
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.
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.
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 |
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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. |
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.
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.