Assisted Living Communities in Alexandria, Virginia

Set along the Potomac River, Alexandria rests just south of Washington, D.C. Local seniors who require support with daily tasks benefit from the services at one of the city's 16 assisted...

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FatherPaul

5.0

January 22, 2025

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of The View Alexandria

I have been living in The View Alexandria for more than a year. I'm in their assisted living. What I like best here is the friendliness of the staff. I have not come across anybody who I would not...

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Sandra

5.0

August 19, 2024

I visited this facility

Review of Cogir of Alexandria Fillmore

We toured here. I chose that because it has quite a few assisted living amenities and is all included in the overall price, which is very good. The staff was excellent. They answered all the...

Assisted Living

Henry

3.0

June 12, 2024

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Alexandria

Sunrise of Alexandria is a convenient location. The best thing is they have onsite parking. What I liked the least were the very small kitchens and they did not even have a range in the kitchen....

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Hi Henry, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and encourage you to contact us so that we can learn more....

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Alexandria pay roughly $7,348 per month for assisted living, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. This rate stands as the highest in the state. Charlottesville observes the next most expensive pricing at $6,400. Virginia Beach offers assisted living for $6,022, and Richmond's facilities charge around $5,701. Harrisonburg's rates represent the lowest senior care costs in the state, coming in at $3,725 per month.

Alexandria

$7,348

Virginia

$6,050

United States

$5,350

Richmond

$5,701

Charlottesville

$6,400

Harrisonburg

$3,725

Harrisonburg

$3,725

Virginia Beach

$6,022

Paying for Assisted Living in Alexandria

The average assisted living facility in Alexandria charges $5,948 per month for its services. This is above the norm for Virginia, where the typical senior pays $5,250, and the country, where the average is $4,500.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Alexandria

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living in Virginia through the Auxiliary Grant and a state supplement to SSI.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day care is the most affordable option when comparing the costs of different types of senior care, with a cost of $2,275. In-home care, which allows seniors to age place, costs less than assisted living at $5,911. Home health care also proves more cost-friendly than assisted living at $6,292. Nursing homes offer a more extensive care option for seniors with medically complex conditions. Monthly rates for semi-private rooms exceed assisted living fees by $5,275.

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 Alexandria is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Alexandria

Alexandria's seniors can get help from many nonprofit organizations in the area dedicated to improving the lives of the city's older residents. Those listed here can provide medical equipment that makes it easier for seniors to move around, help assisted living residents resolve issues with their care providers and identify the benefits available to veterans and their dependents.

Resource	Contact	Service
Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program	(703) 324-5861	The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program aims to resolve differences between residential care residents and those who own and manage facilities. It uses a combination of counseling, investigation and negotiation to find solutions that satisfy all parties. The department also trains volunteers to be ombudsmen, who are tasked with regularly visiting care communities to speak with residents and inform them of their rights and conduct investigations into complaints.
DVS Springfield Benefits Office	(703) 359-1210	Managed by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, the Springfield Benefits Office helps U.S. military vets and their families get the state and federal benefits they should. Located only minutes from Alexandria, it can also help eligible veterans apply for allowances that meet some long-term care costs, such as VA Aid Attendance. Additionally, it can refer those discharged from active service to the Alexandria VA Vet Center if they need support from counselors to deal with issues such as addiction and depression.
RSVP Northern Virginia	(703) 246-3460	Adults aged 55 or more who want to volunteer some of their time to help the community of Alexandria can contact RSVP Northern Virginia, an organization specializing in connecting volunteers with nonprofits that rely on their assistance. Volunteer work can vary. For example, the volunteer may require training to be an income tax advisor or a teaching assistant, but they may also be able to mentor others developing knowledge where the senior already has expertise.
Medical Equipment Loan Closet	(703) 719-1380	The medical equipment loan closet is a service provided by ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc., a nonprofit that helps disabled adults gain more independence. All loans are free of charge and typically include the most common medical devices, such as electric wheelchairs, commodes, canes, rollator walkers and knee scooters. As the organization depends on donated equipment, the requested device may not be immediately available. However, the center will try to provide it as soon as possible.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Alexandria

Alexandria 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.