Fredericksburg, located about 15 miles from the Potomac River, sits midway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond. This small city has several senior care options, including assisted living. Seniors will find 11 assisted living communities within city limits and an additional 13 in nearby areas. These communities charge about $5,701 per month in 2024. For comparison, Virginia's median rate comes in higher at $6,050, but the national norm ranks lower at $5,350.
Our directory includes 314 reviews reviews of Fredericksburg's assisted living communities, which feature an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars. Discover the reviews below to learn more.
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2983 Akron St,, Woodbridge, VA 22193
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Morningstar. They gave me a tour. They told me about the financials that are associated with the care. They showed me the rooms. The place is close to a major street, and that was a big concern to me. They did have a care for dementia, whi..."
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14906 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY, Woodbridge, VA 22191
1.3
(19 reviews)
"I had reservations about even visiting this facility based upon the horrible reviews on the web, however, I was EXTREMELY surprised upon my visit and interaction with the staff while there. This center is obviously under a new manager and she is ded..."
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3900 Soundview Cir, Triangle, VA 22172
"The Oaks Apartments is nestled in a parklike campus, situated a couple of blocks from the Main Street of Triangle, Virginia. It's less than ..."
READ MORE13114 Canova Dr, Manassas, VA 20112
"Golden Years & More is located in Manassas, Virginia, just 30 miles from Washington, D.C., and a short drive from the Blue Ridge Mountai..."
READ MOREAccording to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, Frederickson has lower assisted living rates than the state median and many nearby cities. Seniors in Virginia Beach pay roughly $6,022 per month, outpacing Fredericksburg by $321. Meanwhile, Blacksburg's communities charge even higher fees of roughly $7,282. However, some nearby cities have lower prices. Communities in Harrisonburg charge about $1,976 less than those in Fredericksburg, emphasizing the importance of comparing rates.
Fredericksburg
$5,701
Virginia
$6,050
United States
$5,350
Blacksburg
$7,282
Harrisonburg
$3,725
Virginia Beach
$6,022
The median cost of assisted living in Fredericksburg is $5,948 a month. On average, seniors in assisted living communities throughout the state spend $698 less on their care, and throughout the country, they save an average of $1,448 each month.
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living in Virginia through the Auxiliary Grant and a state supplement to SSI.Â
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.
In Fredericksburg, assisted living costs about $362 more than in-home care and home health care, both of which provide one-on-one support in seniors' private residences. Conversely, nursing home facilities charge much more than assisted living communities. These facilities cater to seniors with frequent, ongoing medical needs and cost roughly $3,880 more per month than assisted living residences.Â
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Assisted Living Facility
$5,701
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,581
Note: Since data for Fredericksburg is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Richmond, instead.
The following list includes programs and services that may help seniors find an assisted living facility that meets their needs and pay for its care. Resources offering in-home care care services and opportunities to stay active are also included.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Department of Veterans Services | (540) 376-7298 | The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is the go-to resource for former service members who need assistance applying for their pension or filing benefits claims. The office can also advise seniors on its employment and career training opportunities as well as the steps for moving to one of the state's veteran's homes. |
| Healthy Generations | (540) 371-3375 | Healthy Generations is the Area Agency on Aging serving Fredericksburg's seniors. It manages a wide range of services to benefit seniors including homemaker services, respite care and home delivered meals. It also provides insurance counseling to help seniors find the best long-term care plan for their needs. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman | (804) 565-1600 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman assists residents of assisted living facilities and other senior care communities in ensuring they receive a high standard of care free of abuse. Family can contact ombudsmen to learn about citation histories of local assisted living communities, as well as get help navigating care financing options. If an issue arises at a facility, seniors and their family can file a complaint with the Ombudsman who will investigate and seek to resolve the matte. Â |
| Spotsylvania Senior Center | (540) 507-7000 | At the Spotsylvania Senior Center, older adults throughout Spotsylvania County come together to play games, exercise and participate in rewarding hobbies. Bingo, tai chi, crafts and quilting are some of the most frequently scheduled activities. |
| Senior Community Service Employment Program | (540) 371-3375 | The S.C.S.E.P. helps older adults re-enter the workforce by matching them with subsidized employment opportunities at local nonprofits and government agencies. Working part time, seniors learn new skills on the job while striving to become competitive enough to obtain an unsubsidized position in the open labor market. Seniors must be at least 55 years of age to qualify for the program. |
Fredericksburg-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
Linda
4.0
Review of Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg
I toured Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg. The restaurant part was very nice. They have a nice little snack bar where you could get things during the day like coffee or tea or something...
Assisted Living
Shelli
4.0
Review of Spring Arbor of Fredericksburg
We toured Spring Arbor of Fredericksburg. The food was great and presented. They put us in like their family dining room that you can reserve and everything, and it was good. It was just too big of...
Assisted Living
Shelli
3.0
Review of Chancellor's Village
We toured Chancellor's Village. It's just way too large of a facility, like it's two stories, it's way too many people. It did not feel like it was at home, or anything. We walked by several...
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