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McLean is in northern Virginia and is part of the Washington, D.C., metro area. A census-designated place, McLean has more than 50,000 residents. Many seniors look kindly upon the area, as signaled by the fact that 19.5% of McLean's population is at least 65 years old. For context, the national average is 16.8%. In McLean's region, seniors can access many health care providers through the VHC Health and Inova medical systems. McLean scores well in public safety measures, potentially appealing to seniors concerned about crime, and organizations focused on helping older adults are plentiful in the area.
When a senior becomes unable to continue living alone, assisted living may be a good fit. At assisted living communities, residents have regular access to help from staff members, easing everyday tasks such as preparing meals and bathing. In McLean, the average senior pays $5,948 per month for assisted living. Nationally, the average monthly cost for assisted living is $4,500, and across Virginia it is $5,250.
This guide compares the price of assisted living in McLean to the costs associated with other care options. It also gives details on several places McLean's older adults can find support.
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Virginia's Department of Social Services licenses assisted living facilities across the state, including in McLean. The department is responsible for making sure facilities meet care standards and obey regulations set by the State Board of Social Services. To that end, department staff members conduct inspections and investigations, and the department dispenses penalties when appropriate.
In McLean, the average cost of assisted living is $5,948 per month.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in McLean is $698 higher than the Virginia-wide rate. Compared to the national average, McLean is $1,448 more expensive. McLean is also more expensive than Winchester, where the average assisted living rate is $5,015. To McLean's south, Richmond's average assisted living facility charges $4,901. The average prices in Harrisonburg and Charlottesville are $5,711 and $5,700, respectively, making them more similar to McLean than other nearby options.
McLean
$5,948
Virginia
$5,250
United States
$4,500
United States
$4,500
Winchester
$5,015
Harrisonburg
$5,711
Charlottesville
$5,700
Richmond
$4,901
Assisted living facilities in McLean charge a typical rate of $5,948 per month. Seniors who can safely stay at home may save an average of $609 per month by opting for in-home care or home health care. Adult day health care has an average rate of $2,282, making it the area's most affordable option. Nursing homes are by far the priciest type of senior care provider. In a McLean nursing home, the median cost for a shared room is $11,467 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,282
Assisted Living Facility
$5,948
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,467
Note: Data for McLean was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.
Seniors in Mclean who meet requirements for SSI can also benefit from Virginia's Auxiliary Grant, which helps pay assisted living fees.
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.
McLean and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in McLean, please visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Mclean 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.