Rakeb Home Health Care - Fredericksburg, VA
1320 Central Park Blvd Ste 200 , Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Burke, Virginia is home to 42,312 people, approximately 15% of which are adults over 65. This is just under the national average of 16.8% seniors. Residents benefit from low local crime rates and lower than national average health costs. Kaiser Permanente Burke Medical Center is centrally located in Burke, with many other hospitals located nearby in the DC area. Seniors in the community pay an average of $5,339 for home care services, which includes at home assistance with daily living tasks. This cost is a bit higher than Virginia’s average at $4,767.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Burke– 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.
1320 Central Park Blvd Ste 200 , Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
145 Harrell Rd Suite 103 , Fredericksburg, VA, 22405
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According to the 2021 Genworth Cost Care Survey, the average cost of home care in the Washington DC area where Burke is located is $5,339. This is higher than Virginia’s statewide average of $4,767 and the national average of $4,957. In Richmond, Virginia to the south, prices are similar at $5,148 monthly. Costs in Winchester and the Baltimore area in nearby Maryland are lower, though Charlottesville has higher costs by almost $1,000 per month.
Burke
$5,339
Virginia
$4,767
The United States
$4,957
Richmond
$5,148
Winchester
$4,671
Baltimore Area, MD
$4,957
Charlottesville
$6,292
Home care is not the only option in Burke. The average cost is the same for home health care, which includes some medical services by licensed professionals, such as therapy or medication administration. Assisted living accommodations only average $609 more monthly, while day health programs are much more affordable. Nursing home care in the area comes at a much higher cost, averaging $11,467 per month.
Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Aide
$5,339
Adult Day Care
$2,282
Assisted Living Facility
$5,948
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate)
$11,467
Note: Data for Burke was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington area, 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.
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. Â