Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA, 22041
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Where a creative, metropolitan lifestyle inspires an ideal retirement! Live among friendly, active neighbors who delight in cultural int..."
READ MORESeniors struggling with daily tasks at home, such as cleaning and managing medications, may want to consider assisted living. The facilities in Alexandria are staffed with trained caregivers who assist with daily needs and help residents live in safety and comfort in their new homes. Costs average at $5,948, which is high for Virginia, where the typical rate is $5,250, but in keeping with other cities close to Washington, D.C.
This guide considers the pros and cons of living in Alexandria and compares its assisted living fees with some other Virginian cities. It also compares costs for other types of senior care and lists some useful resources for seniors.
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3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA, 22041
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Where a creative, metropolitan lifestyle inspires an ideal retirement! Live among friendly, active neighbors who delight in cultural int..."
READ MORE2248 Central Ave, Vienna, VA, 22182
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Tysons Woods was a great place. It was small and had very few residents. The staff was very accommodating and very helpful on the tour. The grounds were beautiful. The rooms are just bedrooms inside of a home that are clean and well maintained but no..."
READ MORE8204 Madrillon Estates Dr, Vienna, VA, 22182
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Greenbrier Assisted Living was a single-family home that has been fitted for senior living, and it was very clean and very nice on the inside. The woman that I spoke to was also very nice. They've got 6 or 8 rooms and they all looked well taken care ..."
READ MORE8945 Little River Trpk., Fairfax, VA, 22031
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Jenny and Paul run a wonderful 3 residence group home in Fairfax. Jenny is a licensed geriatric nurse and meticulous about the processes and people assigned to take care of Mom. Flor is the caregiver tasked with most of Mom's care (feeding, bathing..."
READ MORE6712 Bostwick Dr, Springfield, VA, 22151
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother was a resident at Crystal Gardens #1 on Bostwick Drive in Springfield. I can't express in words our regard for the staff of this super caring facility. There is room for only six residents and that makes the care much more personal and ke..."
READ MORE5425 Western Ave NW, Washington, MD, 20015
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is immaculate. I only have terrific things to say about it. It is split up into two separate spaces: one is a nursing home and the other is an assisted living space. The facility is extremely clean and tidy. The staff working there ..."
READ MORE9608 Geena Nicole Drive, Clinton, MD, 20735
5.0
(2 reviews)
"If you have searched for an affordable place I'm sure you have left some of them in despair believing that you would never find a decent place that didn't feel crowded, over priced, and depressing. That was me until I was directed to Jobean Assisted ..."
READ MORE700 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA, 22046
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My parents moved into The Kensington Falls Church. Their staff is amazing and very open to both the family's needs and my parents' needs. It's an amazing onboarding experience with them. It was very smooth, even though there was a plethora of paperwo..."
READ MORE8607 North Drive, Clinton, MD, 20735
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We were looking for an assisted living home for our elderly aunt. The owner of Northview Assisted Living gave our family a very inclusive tour of the home (where she lives). We were impressed with the fact that the owner lives there and it just see..."
READ MORE900 5th Street Southeast, Washington, DC, 20003
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This large low-income senior living complex is part of a recent renovation, located near the new baseball stadium. The surrounding area has been revitalized completely, so many amenities are now accessible nearby. It's also close to the highway, trai..."
READ MORE7404 Ben Drive, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The one we visited and chose was Mike-William in Oxon Hill. There seemed to be individual type of caring for making sure that people got the kind of food they wanted to eat and that they were engaged in various activities, interacted with others, and..."
READ MORE5208 Lansing Drive, Temple Hills, MD, 20748
5.0
(1 reviews)
" I just wanted to thank the staff of life Spring for the great care and love that you have given to my mom, Ms Johnnie L. W. Not only through this trying time of corona virus, though out the years that you've cared for her. I say to you a job well d..."
READ MORE5100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20011
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I loved Maple Heights Senior Living. I loved the layout of the unit. The people were friendly and that's where I wanted to go. The lady who get to tour me was great. The apartments were gorgeous. The atmosphere was so calm. It was comfortable, relaxi..."
READ MORE12921 Asbury Drive , Fort Washington, MD, 20744
5.0
(1 reviews)
"What I liked the best about Prince of Peace II was that it was a home. I liked that it had a machine that goes up and down the stairs that you sit on. You can ride it upstairs or downstairs. They have rooms for two people, and then they have a single..."
READ MORE4918 LaSalle Rd, Hyattsville, MD, 20782
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Malta House has activities. So, they seemed pretty active with their residents. I liked that they offer different types of services like outdoor activities and even spiritual services for residents who might prefer. It's a very homey environment. The..."
READ MORE3450 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA, 22003
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I was a little concerned about my mom moving from a condo to a studio but it has turned out to be just perfect! There is room for a seating area and her bed. The large window lets in lots of light. The bathroom is large and easy to get to and the clo..."
READ MORE6251 Old Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA, 22101
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Located in McLean, VA, just across the river from Washington, DC, Vinson Hall Independent Living is home to commissioned military officers, ..."
READ MORE1739 Kirby Road, Mclean, VA, 22101
"I moved to Arleigh Burke Pavilion. It is a top of the line place. They have exercise five days a week and a gym. They have a doctor in-house, although my daughter takes me to my doctor. The staff's performance is above average. ..."
READ MORE2512 Q Street N.W., Washington, DC, 20007
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I chose The Georgetown Retirement Residence because it was cheaper than the other facilities I saw. I liked the atmosphere, protocol, food and location. My mom and stepdad had an apartment with two bedroom and two bathroom. They put two apartments to..."
READ MORE3001 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC, 20018
4.0
(2 reviews)
"This housing is in towers in northeast DC, a complex that takes up one whole block. All the living spaces are senior apartments, subsidized by HUD, and residents must meet low-income level requirements. The place is well managed and clean. The housi..."
READ MOREThe Virginia Department of Social Services issues licenses to facilities that satisfy its guidelines, which include strict adherence to health and safety, fire safety and staff recruitment policies. The administrator of the facility must also be licensed by the Board of Long-Term Care Administrators. Licensed facilities are regularly monitored and subject to unannounced inspections.
The average assisted living facility in Alexandria charges $5,948 per month for its services. This is above the norm for Virginia, where the typical senior pays $5,250, and the country, where the average is $4,500.
Being on the opposite side of the river from the state capital can drive up costs in Alexandria, which may answer the question of why assisted living in the city is more costly than normal for Virginia. However, some nearby cities have high costs too, such as Harrisonburg, where the median is $5,711. Generally, though, assisted living tends to be more affordable, such as in Winchester, where costs average $5,015, and Richmond, where they’re $4,901.
Alexandria
$5,948
Virginia
$5,250
The United States
$4,500
Winchester
$5,015
Harrisonburg
$5,711
Richmond
$4,901
Seniors who want to remain at home can expect to pay around $5,339 per month for homemaker or home health aide services. Those able to attend adult day care can see average costs reduced to around $2,282. Assisted living’s typical rates of $5,948 are around half of the normal fees charged by nursing homes, where a private room typically costs $13,049, and a semiprivate room, $11,467.
Homemaker Services
$5,339
Home Health Aide
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,282
Assisted Living Facility
$5,948
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,467
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$13,049
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living in Virginia through the Auxiliary Grant and a state supplement to SSI.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Alexandria’s seniors can get help from many nonprofit organizations in the area dedicated to improving the lives of the city’s older residents. Those listed here can provide medical equipment that makes it easier for seniors to move around, help assisted living residents resolve issues with their care providers and identify the benefits available to veterans and their dependents.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (703) 324-5861 | The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program aims to resolve differences between residential care residents and those who own and manage facilities. It uses a combination of counseling, investigation and negotiation to find solutions that satisfy all parties. The department also trains volunteers to be ombudsmen, who are tasked with regularly visiting care communities to speak with residents and inform them of their rights and conduct investigations into complaints. |
DVS Springfield Benefits Office | (703) 359-1210 | Managed by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, the Springfield Benefits Office helps U.S. military vets and their families get the state and federal benefits they should. Located only minutes from Alexandria, it can also help eligible veterans apply for allowances that meet some long-term care costs, such as VA Aid Attendance. Additionally, it can refer those discharged from active service to the Alexandria VA Vet Center if they need support from counselors to deal with issues such as addiction and depression. |
RSVP Northern Virginia | (703) 246-3460 | Adults aged 55 or more who want to volunteer some of their time to help the community of Alexandria can contact RSVP Northern Virginia, an organization specializing in connecting volunteers with nonprofits that rely on their assistance. Volunteer work can vary. For example, the volunteer may require training to be an income tax advisor or a teaching assistant, but they may also be able to mentor others developing knowledge where the senior already has expertise. |
Medical Equipment Loan Closet | (703) 719-1380 | The medical equipment loan closet is a service provided by ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc., a nonprofit that helps disabled adults gain more independence. All loans are free of charge and typically include the most common medical devices, such as electric wheelchairs, commodes, canes, rollator walkers and knee scooters. As the organization depends on donated equipment, the requested device may not be immediately available. However, the center will try to provide it as soon as possible. |
Alexandria Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
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