Assisted Living Communities in Stafford, Virginia

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Stafford, VA and Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates seniors in Stafford pay around $7,348 per month for assisted living services. This rate exceeds the statewide norm by about $1,300 and tracks well over costs in nearby communities. In Charlottesville and Richmond, rates run considerably lower at around $6,400 and $5,701, respectively. Harrisonburg seniors pay even lower rates of roughly $3,725.

Stafford

$7,348

Virginia

$6,050

The United States

$5,350

Winchester

$6,779

Harrisonburg

$3,725

Charlottesville

$6,400

Richmond

$5,701

Paying for Assisted Living in Stafford, VA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Stafford

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

Seniors living in Stafford may qualify for aid through the Auxiliary Grant Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the 1915 (c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program.

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 Living in Stafford, VA

Seniors living in assisted living communities in Stafford pay a monthly rate of around $7,348. This rate surpasses in-home care fees of about $5,911 and home health care rates of roughly $6,292. Seniors who attend adult day health care pay even lower rates of about $2,275, but nursing home costs run considerably higher at roughly $12,623.

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 Stafford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Stafford

Seniors may choose to live in Stafford because of its abundant resources for older residents. The following list includes some examples, but there are many more. Stafford’s Area Agency on Aging is a good place to begin searching for additional resources.

Resource	Contact	Service
Long-Term Care Ombudsman	(800) 262-4012	The role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is performed by volunteers working with Healthy Generations, a private nonprofit that offers many other resources to seniors in the area. The ombudsman can intervene on behalf of seniors in dispute with their assisted living providers, investigate their complaints and pursue resolutions. Seniors yet to choose their assisted living community can request copies of inspection reports to help them make more informed choices. The ombudsman doesn't charge for any of its services.
Spotsylvania County VA Clinic	(804) 675-5000	Spotsylvania County VA Clinic is located about 20 minutes from Stafford, just south of Fredericksburg. It provides primary care to U.S. military veterans and their families, in addition to mental health services and prescriptions. In other cases, it refers seniors to the Richmond VA Medical Center. It can also refer seniors to the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, which can help veterans identify and apply for state, federal and military benefits, such as VA Aid and Attendance, which can pay some assisted living costs.
Citizens Assistance	(540) 658-4516	Citizens Assistance is a program managed by Stafford County that enables adults of all ages, including seniors, to help the community by working voluntarily for the local government. Full training is provided for volunteers, enabling them to work in departments concerned with tourism, the judiciary, social services and parks and recreation.
The Equipment Connection	(540) 373-2559	The Equipment Connection provides cleaned and repaired medical equipment to seniors for free, under the proviso that they return it when no longer needed. Seniors with permanent and temporary disabilities can request equipment. Seniors can also make requests for nonprescription equipment, such as shower handles, directly.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Stafford

Stafford-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.