Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Stafford, VA below include 22 Assisted Living facilities with 172 reviews. On average in Stafford, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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177 Old Potomac Church Road, Stafford, VA 22554
4.0
(23 reviews)
"I toured Marian Manor of Stafford. The thing I liked best was the staff's participation in the lives of the patients. They have a huge living room where people sit around and chat with each other. The facility is fine, lovely, and clean. They showed ..."
$4,000
30 Kings Crest Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My dad will move in. The staff seemed very warm and welcoming. It was clean and nice. It seemed that everyone was engaged. It felt more like home. They made me feel very at ease and very welcomed. It was just very comforting. They were very pleasant...."
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9103 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
Uptown Assisted Living, LLC is a warm and intimate assisted living residence located at 9103 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia. Nestled in the heart of a peaceful residential neighborhood, this six-bed home creates a truly personal environment with an impressive caregiver-to-resident ratio of 3-to-1. Staffed around the clock by trained professionals, including licensed and dementia-certified team members, Uptown’s mission centers on fostering genuine connections and ensuring each resident feels seen, heard, and valued. The community features a thoughtful layout with spacious private and shared rooms, many of which include private bathrooms. Common living areas are welcoming and arranged to encourage conversation, leisure, and relaxation, while the meticulously maintained garden and walking paths offer residents serene outdoor spaces to enjoy fresh air and light exercise. This home-like environment is complemented by an attentive, awake-staff arrangement across three daily shifts, ensuring consistent care and familiarity. Residents at Uptown benefit from a comprehensive range of services tailored to their individual needs. These include personalized assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, daily housekeeping, and more. The home also hosts small group activities, memory support, and one-to-one engagement, all designed to nurture residents' well-being and sense of belonging. What truly sets Uptown apart is its commitment to personalized, continuity-focused care in a home-style environment. With its 3-to-1 staffing ratio, round-the-clock professional caregivers, and a welcoming atmosphere, the community provides a sense of dignity, comfort, and peace of mind for both residents and their families. Uptown prioritizes strong communication with families and tailored support for those living with memory loss, making it a compassionate, reliable choice for assisted living in the Manassas area. For those seeking a caring, small-scale alternative to larger facilities, Uptown Assisted Living offers a uniquely supportive and engaging environment that feels more like a close-knit family home than a traditional care facility. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
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9197 Maytide St, Waldorf, MD 20603
Legacy Senior Assisted Care provides a boutique-style assisted living experience, combining the warmth of a cozy home environment with personalized, compassionate care. With a focus on honoring residents’ independence, our team offers tailored services such as medication management, prepared meals, and assistance with daily activities. Our caregivers devote time and their skills to support our residents to help make their lives more comfortable. Founded on a passion for caregiving inspired by personal experience, Legacy takes pride in its small caregiver-to-resident ratio, fostering meaningful connections that enrich lives. With over 20 years of healthcare expertise, Legacy Senior Assisted Care is where families find trust, comfort, and exceptional service for their loved ones. Legacy Senior Assisted Care takes pride in providing: Excellent Customer Service Physician and Delegating RN Certified Medication Technician Pharmacy Services Medication Management Personalized Care Plan Prepared Meals and Snacks Activities Cleaning and Laundry Cozy Bedroom Grab Bars for safety in Bathrooms Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinklers for Safety Call Bell Chairlift
$6,500
4438 Village Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Residents choose AvidCare Assisted Living for its warm, homelike atmosphere, personalized care, and convenient location in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, AvidCare offers easy access to healthcare, local parks, and community amenities. What truly sets it apart is the dedicated staff, 24-hour support, in-house Nurse Practitioner and engaging activities that promote independence and well-being. With comfortable living spaces, nutritious meals, and a strong sense of community, AvidCare feels like home to those who live there. Residents also appreciate the simplicity and value of our all-inclusive pricing, which covers housing, meals, personal care, medication management, activities, and more - eliminating surprise fees and ensuring peace of mind for families. In addition to long-term care, we also offer both short and long-term respite stays, providing flexible support for families and caregivers in need of temporary care options. Unique Features Include: All-Inclusive Pricing with No Hidden Fees: Families appreciate transparent, predictable costs that include housing, meals, personal care, medication management, activities, and more. Small, Intimate Setting: With only 8 residents, AvidCare provides a true family-like environment with highly personalized attention. Short-Term and Long-Term Respite Stays: Flexible care options for families needing temporary support - ideal for recovery, travel coverage, or caregiver breaks. Locally Owned and Operated: AvidCare is not a corporate chain. It's operated by compassionate professionals deeply connected to the Fairfax community. 24/7 Personalized Support: Round-the-clock care by trained staff who know each resident personally. No rotating staff and staff shortage like in larger facilities. Engaging, Purposeful Activities: Daily programs designed to promote independence, joy, and mental stimulation—tailored to individual preferences and abilities. Home-Cooked, Nutritious Meals: Meals are prepared fresh with residents' preferences and dietary needs in mind - served family-style to foster connection. Peaceful Residential Neighborhood Setting: Tucked in a quiet, tree-lined community in Fairfax with nearby parks, hospitals, and family access. Warm, Homelike Environment: Thoughtfully designed interiors that feel like a cozy home - not an institution. Residents can personalize their spaces. Flexible Care Add-Ons: Specialized services like wound care, ostomy care, or additional personal assistance (PDA) available as needed. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
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5550 Cardinal Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304
4.2
Discover Elegance at Elancé West End by Cogir Located just minutes from historic Old Town, Elance at West End by Cogir, will provide a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love. The premier retirement community in the heart of Alexandria. Here you’ll thrive in a warm and gracious setting, surrounded by neighbors and staff who will come to feel like family. At Elancé at West End, you’ll experience a highly personal kind of care, choosing how you want to live, with the support that’s centered on personal choices that stress dignity and respect. Independent Living: Your freedom is our priority. Our Independent Living allows you to find new passions and rekindle old hobbies. Pursue the life you want at ACOYA Cherry Creek. Assisted Living: With Assisted Living, you'll have the comfort to discover new experiences and make new friends knowing we are here providing the level of care you need. Memory Care: Elancé West End's award-winning relationship-based approach to memory care provides personalized service plans that meet all of your loved one’s needs. From daily activities designed to promote cognitive wellbeing to exciting outings, your loved one will have the support they need paired with the fulfillment of a purposeful lifestyle. Divine dining right outside your door: Elevate your senses to new levels of culinary pleasure and healthy indulgence. Each dining venue promises an enjoyable ambiance grounded in country-club elegance. Enjoy our chef-crafted menus that offer many selections to satisfy every taste. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Virginia Department of Social Services Facility Search
$5,250
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4151 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Tribute at The Glen by Cogir was beautiful and nicely laid out. They had beautiful apartments with huge closets. It was nice in that respect. Their grounds were pretty. There were lots of outdoor spaces, different courtyards, and walking paths. The ..."
$5,245
9300 Onyx Ct, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured. They had great rooms. They have a doctor in-house who will coordinate their care with other doctors out of the house, so it's not much on the family members. They have a care manager who will go with them to the doctor's appointments. I tho..."
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7034 Catlett Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The place seemed very nice. It was clean and well maintained, and the residents seemed happy and friendly. They certainly enjoyed all the carols we sang them and candy we had for them. The facility was not excessively large, but the rooms were well p..."
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9619 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I visited Sunrise at Silas Burke House. They offer assisted living too, but I didn't see that area, just the memory care. It was a gorgeous facility. They have an outdoor area for the people there, and the memory care is beautiful. It had beautiful f..."
$6,961.6
7800 Belvedere Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This is how dementia/elder care should be. My dad, who has dementia of the Alzheimer's type, has been living with me and my wife the past 2 years. He had a very bad experience at a traditional memory care facility prior to living with us, but after 2..."
$9,500
9490 Sprague Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Providence Fairfax has excellent facilities. It's very well maintained and very well cared for. The proximity is close to my sister, my nephew, and my nieces. So, we could have a lot of family support for my father. Our move-in experience was ver..."
$8,895
3236 Locker Street, Falls Church, VA 22042
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I found the Paragon Assisted Living Potomac House Communities for my father. It's a group home. He moved in and he loves it -- the best place he's ever lived. This was perfect for him. The staff is great, my father feels very special there, it's very..."
$7,500
349 Legion Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186
4.8
(7 reviews)
"My friend moved into White Springs Senior Living. It is very welcoming and caring. It is very light and bright, and there are lots of activities. I had one meal there, and it was good. They have entertainment, happy hour, and painting. They have a bo..."
$5,725
4358 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA 22192
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My parents are residents of this facility and it is without a doubt a top notch facility! It starts at the top with the owners, an awesome husband-wife team. It continues with the caregivers, who are well trained and care about the residents (as opp..."
$6,400
5000 Spotsylvania Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
4.8
(16 reviews)
"We toured Bickford of Spotsylvania. The food presentation was amazing. The flavor was amazing. They have a great selection, and that changes daily, and you can even order, staple items every day. So if you don't want something that's on the menu, the..."
$5,171
9735 Liberia Ave, Manassas, VA 20110
4.8
(5 reviews)
"This is the best place I visited and today confirmed what I suspected would be good for my husband. Not only Brittany, Raphael and Mellissa are the best but also all of the others. They are attentive to the needs of the residents and care for them wi..."
$5,995
14080 Central Loop, Woodbridge, VA 22193
4.7
(11 reviews)
"We liked Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons because it was the cheapest. When they gave us the package for the rental of the apartment, the one thing that we liked the most was that med management was included. It's not considered a level of care. ..."
$4,450
CARING STARS WINNER
5308 River Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407
4.6
(12 reviews)
"I've had an interview with the marketing director of Spring Arbor of Fredericksburg, and I was able to tour the memory care facility that will be open in 2 weeks. What I like is that there will only be 20 beds in there, it's the smallest community I..."
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11239 Berry Rd., Waldorf, MD 20603
4.6
(23 reviews)
"I visited Harmony at Waldorf and toured their independent living. It was set up in a way that the first floor is independent living, and I think the second and third floors are assisted living. They showed me all of the things that the residents have..."
$3,344
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates seniors in Stafford pay around $7,348 per month for assisted living services. This rate exceeds the statewide norm by about $1,300 and tracks well over costs in nearby communities. In Charlottesville and Richmond, rates run considerably lower at around $6,400 and $5,701, respectively. Harrisonburg seniors pay even lower rates of roughly $3,725.
Stafford
$7,348
Virginia
$6,050
The United States
$5,350
Winchester
$6,779
Harrisonburg
$3,725
Charlottesville
$6,400
Richmond
$5,701
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Seniors living in Stafford may qualify for aid through the Auxiliary Grant Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the 1915 (c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program.
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.
Seniors living in assisted living communities in Stafford pay a monthly rate of around $7,348. This rate surpasses in-home care fees of about $5,911 and home health care rates of roughly $6,292. Seniors who attend adult day health care pay even lower rates of about $2,275, but nursing home costs run considerably higher at roughly $12,623.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for Stafford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
Seniors may choose to live in Stafford because of its abundant resources for older residents. The following list includes some examples, but there are many more. Stafford’s Area Agency on Aging is a good place to begin searching for additional resources.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 262-4012 | The role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is performed by volunteers working with Healthy Generations, a private nonprofit that offers many other resources to seniors in the area. The ombudsman can intervene on behalf of seniors in dispute with their assisted living providers, investigate their complaints and pursue resolutions. Seniors yet to choose their assisted living community can request copies of inspection reports to help them make more informed choices. The ombudsman doesn't charge for any of its services. |
| Spotsylvania County VA Clinic | (804) 675-5000 | Spotsylvania County VA Clinic is located about 20 minutes from Stafford, just south of Fredericksburg. It provides primary care to U.S. military veterans and their families, in addition to mental health services and prescriptions. In other cases, it refers seniors to the Richmond VA Medical Center. It can also refer seniors to the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, which can help veterans identify and apply for state, federal and military benefits, such as VA Aid and Attendance, which can pay some assisted living costs. |
| Citizens Assistance | (540) 658-4516 | Citizens Assistance is a program managed by Stafford County that enables adults of all ages, including seniors, to help the community by working voluntarily for the local government. Full training is provided for volunteers, enabling them to work in departments concerned with tourism, the judiciary, social services and parks and recreation. |
| The Equipment Connection | (540) 373-2559 | The Equipment Connection provides cleaned and repaired medical equipment to seniors for free, under the proviso that they return it when no longer needed. Seniors with permanent and temporary disabilities can request equipment. Seniors can also make requests for nonprescription equipment, such as shower handles, directly. |
Stafford-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page for more information about these laws.
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