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READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Fairfax offer safe, comfortable accommodation for seniors who no longer feel they can live independently in their own homes. The facilities provide staff who assist with personal needs, such as dressing, cooking and cleaning duties. The average monthly fee is $5,948, which is above the norm for Virginia but similar to other suburbs around Washington D.C.
This guide considers the advantages and disadvantages of living in Fairfax and the costs of alternative types of senior care. It also lists some senior-friendly resources.
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13430 Coppermine Road, Herndon, VA, 20171
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READ MORETo legally operate in Virginia, an assisted living facility must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services and its administrator separately licensed by the Board of Long-Term Care Administrators. Licensed facilities must comply with strict guidelines relating to resident health and safety, fire safety, insurance and staff-to-resident ratios relevant to their building design and maximum occupancy.
Fairfax has above-average assisted living rates, which is in keeping with other cities within the Washington D.C. area. Its median fee is $5,948 per month, which is significantly more than Virginia’s $5,250 and the national average of $4,500.Â
Fairfax is the most costly city in Virginia for seniors considering assisted living. Of the nearby cities, Harrisonburg’s average fees come closest, at $5,711; although several cities further south have similar fees. However, it’s more common to see significantly lower rates in the state, such as Winchester, at $5,015, and Richmond, at $4,901.
Fairfax
$5,948
Virginia
$5,250
The United States
$4,500
Winchester
$5,015
Harrisonburg
$5,711
Richmond
$4,901
With fees averaging $2,282 per month, adult day care is the most affordable option for seniors in Fairfax. Agencies offering homemaker and home health aide services typically charge $5,339 per month, which is below assisted living costs. But seniors should know they still have to factor home expenses into their overall costs. The most expensive type of care is in nursing homes, where the average private room costs $13,049, but savings of around $1,582 per month are possible if the senior chooses a semiprivate room.
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
Note: Data for Fairfax was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.
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.
Many nonprofit organizations assist seniors in and around Fairfax. The following list includes those that advocate for assisted living residents unhappy with their care providers, support veterans struggling with non-medical health issues and provide opportunities for volunteers to help others in their communities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (703) 324-5861 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-sponsored advocate for the rights of seniors residing in assisted living facilities. Its main purpose is to help residents understand their rights and to resolve care-related issues with providers through investigation and negotiation. Ombudsmen visit care communities weekly to provide confidential one-on-one counseling sessions to residents. They can also provide data about long-term care providers so seniors can make more informed choices. |
DVS Fairfax Benefits Office | (703) 359-1210 | The Fairfax Benefits Office is administered by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to help those discharged from active military service apply for state and federal benefits. All of the office's services are free of charge. It can also refer vets and their dependents in need of behavioral health support to the Alexandria VA Vet Center, where specialists can help with a range of issues, such as family counseling, depression and PTSD. |
RSVP Northern Virginia | (703) 246-3460 | The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program helps adults aged 55 and older find nonprofit organizations in Fairfax and the surrounding areas that rely on volunteers to fulfill their purposes. There are many ways volunteers can assist, sometimes utilizing existing life and work skills and other times receiving training to deliver something new. Examples of common ways to help include becoming a teaching assistant within the Arlington Education and Employment Program and acting as an income tax assistant for individuals and families in Fairfax County. |
Medical Equipment Loan Closet | (703) 719-1380 | ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disabled adults achieve as much independence as possible. Its medical loan closet lends Fairfax seniors with disabilities a wide range of devices that can mitigate the impact of the conditions that restrict their movement. As the center relies on donations, all loans are subject to availability. Equipment commonly in stock includes electric and manual wheelchairs, crutches, canes, knee scooters and commodes. There is no charge for the service or the loaned equipment. |
Fairfax 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.