Assisted Living Communities in Herndon, VA

Average assisted living fees in Herndon are 13.3% higher than the Virginia average of $5,250 and a substantial 32.2% higher than the national average. Moreover, Herndon is among the priciest cities in Virginia for assisted living, closely followed by Roanoke, whose median monthly price is just $23 lower. Assisted living communities in Charlottesville are $248 more affordable than those in Herndon. Prices drop by 15.7% in Winchester and 17.6% in Richmond compared with Herndon’s monthly average rate.  

The median cost of assisted living in Herndon is $5,948 per month.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

In-home and home health care may offer more affordable solutions than assisted living for Herndon’s seniors who can live safely at home with visiting support. In-home care provides help with everyday activities, and home health care includes clinical and rehabilitation services; both types of care are 10.2% cheaper than residential assisted living. Adult day health care may be appropriate for seniors who live with family and offers a significant cost saving of $3,666 compared with assisted living. In Herndon, nursing home care attracts the highest monthly rate, reflecting the 24/7 medical services and higher level of care. Monthly nursing home fees average $11,467 for semi-private accommodations, which is $5,519 more than assisted living.