The Washington, D.C., suburb of Burke sits in Fairfax County along the Potomac River, about 90 miles inland from the Chesapeake Bay. The city has 2 assisted living facilities for seniors to choose from, and there are more options in nearby communities. These facilities charge an average monthly rate of $5,948 for residential services, which is high compared to Virginia’s norm of $5,250, as well as the national rate of $4,500.
Our directory features 25 reviews of assisted living facilities across the region and assigns an overall quality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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9619 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise at Silas Burke House. I found that it's very similar to the other tours of the common areas and the residents' rooms. The area where they do have memory care residents, I saw, and it looks well maintained. The person who assisted me ..."
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9642 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015
4.5
(22 reviews)
"The food is absolutely delicious. The best food I've ever had at a community and I've been to a lot of communities. The staff is so warm and caring and it seems like they truly care about their residents...."
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On average, seniors in Burke pay $5,948 per month for assisted living, with local rates exceeding Virginia's norm by 13% and the national monthly average of $4,500 by 32%. Additionally, local care costs run high compared to what’s typical for the region, including rates in Harrisonburg, where seniors pay $5,711 for services. Similarly, in Winchester, monthly care costs come in 4% below fees in Burke, and seniors save an average of 21% by opting for assisted living in Staunton, where facilities charge $4,708.
Burke
$5,948
Virginia
$5,250
US
$4,500
Winchester
$5,015
Harrisonburg
$5,711
Staunton
$4,708
In Burke, assisted living facilities charge $5,948 per month for care.
Seniors in Virginia who qualify for Medicaid can receive some aid for assisted living through the Auxiliary Grant program, which provides supplemental income for individuals living in ALFs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
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.
While assisted living is among the costlier senior care solutions in Burke, with residents paying $5,948 per month for residential and personal care services, this option comes in 48% below the cost of nursing home care, which provides around-the-clock supervision and skilled nursing. On the other hand, seniors can save money on care expenses by living at home and obtaining private services or attending community programs. For example, agencies that offer in-home care, which includes nonmedical personal care and companionship, or home health care, which features skilled nursing, charge $5,339 per month. Additionally, adult day health care agencies charge 62% less than assisted living facilities for individualized daytime services in a community environment.
In-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 Burke was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, DC, was used instead
Burke and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Burke, please visit our Assisted Living in Virginia page.
Burke 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.
Assisted Living
Carol
5.0
Review of Sunrise at Silas Burke House
I toured Sunrise at Silas Burke House. I found that it's very similar to the other tours of the common areas and the residents' rooms. The area where they do have memory care residents, I saw, and...
Provider response
Hi Carol, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise at Silas Burke. We would be...
Assisted Living
Robert
5.0
Review of Sunrise at Silas Burke House
My tour at Sunrise at Silas Burke House was pretty thorough. I had a sit-down briefing before we had a chance to do a walk around the place. It looks immaculate. In my understanding, it's only four...
Assisted Living
John
5.0
Review of Sunrise at Silas Burke House
Sunrise at Silas Burke House is a brand new facility, so the amenities and facilities are topnotch. The cost was higher for a smaller room than where my mom is currently at. The dining area was...
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