Assisted Living Communities in Manassas, Virginia

Assisted Living costs in Manassas start around $3,872 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Manassas and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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 Northern Virginia town of Manassas is just a short drive outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is best known for its rich American history, including being the site of the Battle of Bull Run fought during the Civil War. Beyond these historical foundations, Manassas is a also a charming community that is ideal for seniors, who comprise over 9 percent of the community's population. There are 50 assisted living facilities in the Manassas area, though many of these also serve the D.C. suburbs of Fairfax and Centreville. The Virginia Department of Social Services regulates and licenses all of these ALFs.

• Manassas weather averages are consistent with the four seasons, so seniors will need a regular rotation of clothing throughout the year. Winter lows are in the mid-20s and Springs are usually quite cold until May. Summer highs peak in the upper 80s for July and August.
  
  
• The air quality in Manassas is good to fair throughout the year, due primarily to the pollution from the nearby Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. While it doesn’t necessarily damage a senior's health, it can lead to shortness of breath or other minor breathing issues over time.
  
  
• When it comes to cost of living in Manassas, it is predictably more expensive to live in than the state of Virginia or the national averages as a whole. Most of this is due to housing, which is almost double the national average. However, seniors will have to pay more for things on a daily basis like groceries, utilities and transportation are also noticeably higher as well.
  
  
• The Manassas crime rate is higher than the state of Virginia average but lower than the national average overall. Because of this, it is considered 29 percent safer than most American cities, which is something seniors should be aware of when venturing around town.
  
  
• The Area Agency on Aging in Prince William County, where Manassas is located in Virginia, offers a number of different senior services, including transportation around the area. Senior discounts are available to those who are 65 years of age or older on various forms of public transportation, like bus fares on the PRTC or train fares on Amtrak.
  
  
• Manassas has no/few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospitals located in the Fairfax / Washington D.C. area.