Westminster at Lake Ridge
12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, VA, 22192
4.5
(2 reviews)
"At Westminster at Lake Ridge, we are fully committed to helping our residents function and maintain a dignified quality of life. Our caring,..."
READ MOREIndependent seniors who want to retain their autonomy but need some help with daily tasks might find assisted living an agreeable compromise. Seniors in assisted living facilities spend their time freely, while staff ensures their rooms are cleaned, clothes laundered and meals prepared. The facilities also offer opportunities for seniors to socialize with their own age group. The typical fee for an assisted living community in Stafford is $6,000 per month, which is $1,700 more than the national average.
The remainder of this guide considers the advantages and disadvantages of living in Stafford and the costs of senior care in the area. It also lists some resources useful to seniors.
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12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, VA, 22192
4.5
(2 reviews)
"At Westminster at Lake Ridge, we are fully committed to helping our residents function and maintain a dignified quality of life. Our caring,..."
READ MOREThe Virginia Department of Social Services monitors, regulates and licenses assisted living facilities throughout the state. It has the authority to make unannounced and unrestricted inspections on licensed premises to ensure they are maintaining the standards stipulated in their licenses. It also has the authority to revoke licenses from assisted living facilities that repeatedly underperform.
Assisted living costs can vary greatly. The Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020 reveals that Stafford’s seniors typically pay $6,000 per month for assisted living care.Â
Although its assisted living costs are higher than state and national averages, Stafford isn’t the costliest location in the region. Approximately 90 minutes west, in California, Maryland, seniors can expect to pay around $6,200 for assisted living. However, back in Virginia, more affordable options exist within a 90-minute radius of Stafford. In Charlottesville, assisted living costs an average of $5,893, while in Richmond, it costs approximately $3,645.
Stafford
$6,000
Virginia
$4,850
The United States
$4,300
Richmond
$3,645
Charlottesville
$5,893
California, MD
$6,200
Senior care fees can vary, depending on the intensity of care and accommodations, if any. Consequently, adult day care is the most affordable option, with costs averaging $1,744. Home care is more expensive, at $4,601, with another $166 per month added for basic medical support. Nursing homes charge the most, with a private room typically costing $13,059 and a semiprivate room costing $11,726.
Home Care
$4,601
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,744
Assisted Living Facility
$6,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,726
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$13,059
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 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 |
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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.
Assisted Living
Mary
4
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford
My dad is in respite care at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford. He has been there a month, and he's staying for another month. What I like about it is it's smaller and the people are very...
Provider response
Dear Mary, Thank you for providing us with this feedback. Improving the lives of seniors and their families is central to everything we do. I want to assure you that we work closely with local...
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J3nnif3r
5
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford
Let me start by saying my dad has been at this property for about 6 years starting in the memory care unit. I say "property" because the other owners/organization was absolutely THE WORST! I was so...
Provider response
Dear J3nnif3r, Thank you so much for your kind words. I’ll be sharing them with the team this morning. At Commonwealth Senior Living, our goal is to improve the lives of seniors, their families...
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MiaM
5
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford
Moved my elderly relative into Greenfield of Stafford (They have various ones in the area) at the beginning of JAN2019. When I initially looked at it, I went to it unannounced and received a tour,...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re so glad you had a great experience with our community. Improving the lives of seniors, their families, and our associates is central to...