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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Arlington, VA for 2024

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Paying for Home Care in Arlington, VA

The Cost of Home Care in Arlington, VA

The cost for home care in Arlington is $5,339 per month, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. The average statewide cost is $4,767 per month and the national cost is $4,957. Harrisonburg seniors pay the same as the national average, while those in Winchester have one of the lowest costs in the area at $4,671 per month. Charlottesville seniors have some of the highest costs at $6,292 per month.

Arlington

$5,339

Virginia

$4,767

The United States

$4,957

Winchester

$4,671

Harrisonburg

$4,957

Charlottesville

$6,292

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Arlington, VA

Home care and home health care cost the same in Arlington at $5,339 per month. Home care assists with activities of daily living, while home health care includes light medical assistance. Adult day health is $2,282 per month, while independent seniors may choose care in an assisted living community at $5,948. For comprehensive medical care, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs around $11,467 per month.

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 Arlington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, DC, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Arlington, VA

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Suffolk, VA

Seniors living in Suffolk have several free and low-cost services available to help with aging in place. Several government and non-profit organizations support seniors living at home by providing in-home care, Medicare counseling, meal assistance, property tax relief and home weatherization. To learn more, seniors and caretakers can contact the agencies and organizations listed below.

ResourceContactService
Senior Centers(817) 459-5474Arlington is home to several senior centers where older adults participate in social and recreational programming, receive nutrition services and get help with finding resources in the community, helping older adults who live alone to avoid isolation. Many locations offer transportation services to and from the center.
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County(817) 258-8000The local Area Agency on Aging offers a range of services to those aged 60 and over in the Arlington region. It provides benefits assistance to connect seniors with programs that may pay for in-home care and contracts with local care providers to offer subsidized services.
Tarrant County Veteran Services Office(817) 531-5645The Tarrant County Veteran Services Office provides benefits counseling and assistance for older veterans and their families, helping them determine whether they qualify for programs such as Aid and Attendance and the veterans' home care program. The office can also provide referrals for services in the community.
The Senior Source(214) 823-5700The Senior Source is a regional nonprofit organization that provides social services and financial assistance to older adults in Arlington. Through this agency, you can obtain help with utility bills, letting you avoid service disruptions. The agency also hosts lectures, webinars and forums on age-related issues.
Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County(817) 336-0912Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County provides home-delivered meals to qualifying individuals in the Arlington region. Through its Home-Delivered Meals plan, it delivers up to two meals daily, including a hot noontime meal and a cold supper. It also serves congregate meals at adult activity centers throughout the region.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care
Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs
Talking with family and others about a loved one's needs

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Tricia J_1

I am a current client of this provider

Review of SYNERGY HomeCare of Arlington

She wants them to do the dishes and help her get up and down, and some of them are not able to do more hands on things. I guess they just sit there. They could make sure that the caregivers are...

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Majeb O

I am a current client of this provider

Review of SYNERGY HomeCare of Arlington

Our caregiver changes her and she looks for stuff to do. She has a tremendous amount of sensitivity to her environment. Our caregiver is wonderful and she's one of the family and when she's not...

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John G_60

I am a current client of this provider

Review of SYNERGY HomeCare of Arlington

They are very attentive to make sure she doesn't fall. They were very helpful when they came to the house to get started.

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