Metropolitan Home Care
10721 Main St Ste 2450, Fairfax, VA, 22030
"Personal care services such as: grooming, bathing, dressing. Meal preparation, assistance with feeding, light housekeeping, medication remin..."
READ MOREFairfax is a small independent city that’s also the seat of its namesake county. Only 24,276 people call this tight-knit community home, 15.3% of whom are senior residents aged 65+ — a slightly lower percentage of retirees than in the rest of the United States. Crime is rare in Fairfax, and residents are near several hospitals, including the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and the Fairfax Community Hospital. Seniors in the city spend $5,339 each month on average for both home care and home health care. The two types of care are similar, but home health care aides are qualified to provide medical services in addition to non-medical personal care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Fairfax 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.
10721 Main St Ste 2450, Fairfax, VA, 22030
"Personal care services such as: grooming, bathing, dressing. Meal preparation, assistance with feeding, light housekeeping, medication remin..."
READ MORE10301 Democracy Lane Suite #200a, Fairfax, VA, 22030
"We are honored that you chose NurtureCare to assist and support you and your loved ones with care. Our goal is to enable clients to maintain..."
READ MORE944 South Wakefield Street, Suite 105, Arlington, VA, 22204
"Quality Healthcare Services has been in business for over 15 years.We provide services in Northern Virginia. We cover Arlington Co., Alexand..."
READ MORE42020 Village Center Plaza, Suite 120, Aldie, VA, 20105
"Do you or a loved-one need assistance to improve the quality of life at home? Serenity Senior Care & Wellness Services, LLC is Northern Vir..."
READ MORE2063 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Suite 6, Stafford, VA, 22554
"Let Home Helpers & Direct Link of Stafford, VA Create a Customized Home Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in the co..."
READ MORE7061 Brookfield Plaza, Springfield, VA, 22150
"AA Family Homecare Services, Inc. is a Licensed and bonded homecare provider, who will assist you with taking care of your loved ones. ..."
READ MORE13504 Ann Grigsby Circle, Centreville, VA, 20120
"Loving Heart is a provider of in-home care, companionship and other home-based services that help make lives better. We assist individuals w..."
READ MORE8408 Arlington Blvd # 207, Fairfax, VA, 22031
"ALPHA HOME CARE SERVICES is the FIRST choice for clients and families when it comes to in-home care quality. We are committed to caring for ..."
READ MORE3022 Javier Road Suite 104A, Fairfax, VA, 22031
"At Blue Heart Healthcare we are committed to the physical and emotional well-being of our clients as well as the confidence and peace of min..."
READ MORE9051 Liberia Ave, Manassas, VA, 20110
7005 Backlick Ct. Suite 202, Springfield, VA, 22151
22648 Glenn Dr, Sterling, VA, 20164
"Let us know what you need! We can make you meals, drive you to appointments, or just take you out for a day of fun! We also provide medicati..."
READ MORE4330 Ridgewood Center Dr, Woodbridge, VA, 22192
520 Pusey Ave # 110, Collingdale, PA, 19023
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Fairfax residents pay an average monthly rate of $5,339 for their in-home care. This rate is higher than both the nation’s median of $4,957 and the state’s average of $4,767. Seniors in cities such as Winchester ($4,671) and Harrisonburg ($4,957) pay lower rates, while prices in Richmond are a couple of hundred dollars below Fairfax. However, Charlottesville’s fees of $6,292 are substantially above Fairfax.
Fairfax
$5,339
Virginia
$4,767
The United States
$4,957
Winchester
$4,671
Richmond
$5,148
Charlottesville
$6,292
Harrisonburg
$4,957
Fairfax seniors pay the same average rate for home care and home health care. While some services overlap, these services are not the same as home health care also includes light medical and nursing care. Adult day health care is a less costly option, at $2,282 per month. For seniors who prefer to receive care in a residential setting, assisted living facilities offer similar service levels to home care providers at $5,948. Nursing home care is $11,467, just over double that of in-home care.
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 Fairfax 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 who wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible can get assistance from several Fairfax agencies dedicated to assisting older residents. These resources cover needs seniors might have regarding maintaining their homes, accessing financial aid and maintaining social engagement.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Home Repair for the Elderly Program for Elderly and Disabled Adults | (703) 246-5179 | Senior homeowners aged 62+ may be eligible for this free home modification program. To qualify, older residents must meet the income requirements and live in Fairfax County. Repair work seniors may benefit from includes electrical outlet replacement, accessibility ramp installation and minor plumbing work. |
Fairfax Area Meals on Wheels Program | (703) 324-5409 | This Meals on Wheels service is operated by the county’s Department of Family Services. Eligible seniors receive two daily meals during the week and one meal to last the weekends. This program is available to homebound older residents aged 60 and above. |
The Virginia Energy Assistance Program | (855) 635-4370 | The state of Virginia can help low-income older adults pay for their energy bills. Eligible seniors may receive financial assistance for their gas bills, cooling bills and emergency assistance when they’re at risk of having their services shut off. |
CHP Weatherization Assistance Program | (540) 665-0200 | By getting their home weatherized, seniors can save on their energy consumption resulting in lower bills. This program is federally funded and delivered by Community Action Partners. Eligibility for this program is determined based on income, and homes with senior residents receive priority on the waiting list. |
Fairfax County In-Home Care Programs | (703) 324-7948 | The County’s Department of Family Services – Older Adults offers seniors two in-home care programs. For low-income older adults determined as eligible by a social worker, the Adult Services program provides free in-home care. Seniors may also receive this type of care with the ElderLink program for a sliding scale fee. |
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.