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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Fredericksburg, VA for 2024

Fredericksburg is a city in Virginia that is known for its colonial and civil war history. Located about an hour away from Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg has a population of 29,036. About 10.8% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors living in the city have access to medical facilities at Mary Washington Hospital which is rated as high-performing in five procedures by U.S. News rankings.

Nursing home care offers around-the-clock medical care and assistance for seniors with chronic illness or disabilities who require constant care. This type of care can be very expensive due to the large number of staff members required to provide the care. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Fredericksburg is $11,726 for a semiprivate room, which is more than the national average of $7,665. Seniors who have not decided on nursing home care may want to look at cheaper care alternatives such as assisted living and home care.

This article looks at the costs of nursing home care in Fredericksburg and nearby cities.

Note: Data for Fredericksburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington D.C. , was used instead.

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Nursing Home Costs in Fredericksburg, Virginia

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Fredericksburg is $11,726 for a semiprivate room and $13,059 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Looking at the cost of nursing home care, using the monthly average cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, may be of interest to seniors and their caregivers. The cost of nursing home care in Fredericksburg is $11,726 per month which is much higher than the national average of $7,756 and the Virginia state average of $7,665.

The average cost of nursing home care in neighboring cities is significantly lower than in Fredericksburg, with Virginia Beach at $7,665, Richmond at $9,064, Charlottesville at $7,452 and Winchester at $9,566.

Fredericksburg

$11,726

Virginia

$7,665

The United States

$7,756

Virginia Beach

$7,665

Richmond

$9,064

Charlottesville

$7,452

Winchester

$9,556

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

If seniors and their family members have not yet made a final decision on nursing home care, it may be of interest to know the average costs of alternative care options in Fredericksburg. The lowest cost option is adult day care at an average monthly cost of $1,744, while assisted living is a popular option with an average monthly cost of $6,000. Home care and home health aide services cost a monthly average of $4,601 and $4,767 respectively. The average monthly cost of nursing home care is $11,726 for a semiprivate room and $13,059 for a private room.

Adult Day Care

$1,744

Assisted Living

$6,000

Home Care

$4,601

Home Health Aide

$4,767

Nursing Care Semiprivate

$11,726

Nursing Care Private

$13,059

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Fredericksburg, Virginia

The following free resources may be of assistance to seniors who are looking at ways to safely remain in their own homes for as long as possible. One resource looks at financial assistance and counseling for seniors who have made the choice to move to a nursing care home.

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VICAP(804) 662-9333The VICAP program provides free and unbiased counseling on medical insurance and Medicare options. The counselors guide seniors and their caregivers through the options available to them and help them find the best solution for their particular situation. The counselors can help seniors apply for financial assistance for long-term care in a nursing care home or other care facility. 
Meals on Wheels(540) 371-3375Healthy Generations provides a Meals on Wheels service to seniors aged 60 years and over who are homebound due to illness or disability. To be eligible, seniors should be unable to prepare a meal for themselves and not have regular assistance from a caregiver or family member. Priority is given to seniors who are geographically remote with an emphasis on low-income individuals. The meals are delivered on a daily basis from Monday to Friday, and frozen meals kits are available for the weekend. There is no charge for the meals, but donations are appreciated. 
Healthy Generations(540) 371-3375Healthy Generations is a nonprofit organization that serves as the local area agency on aging for Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. They offer a wide variety of services to assist seniors aged 60 and older. Some of the services offered include transportation, telephone care check-ins, senior social events, chronic disease self-management education, mobility options and legal services. Volunteers from the organization can assist seniors with minor home repairs, yardwork, grocery shopping and light housework. There is no charge for any of the services offered by the organization, but seniors need to apply to see if they are eligible for certain services. 

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