Senior Care in Virginia
Explore licensed senior care options across 244 cities in Virginia. Compare 1,890 verified provider listings, review local cost benchmarks, and find comprehensive care planning guides.
Virginia Senior Care Cost Report
Median assisted living: $6,945/mo. View statewide pricing comparisons, top 10 city benchmarks, and national medians.
Virginia Senior Care Cost Benchmarks
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026)
| Care Type | Virginia Median | Annualized Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Facility | $6,945/mo | $83,340/yr |
| Memory Care (Estimated) | $8,681/mo | $104,175/yr |
| In-Home Care (Home Health Aide) | $35/hr | $80,080/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Homemaker Services | $0/hr | $0/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $11,680/mo | $140,160/yr |
| Adult Day Health Care | $81/day | $20,250/yr (5 days/wk) |
Virginia Medicaid & State Regulation
Understanding state regulations and financial assistance programs helps families make informed, secure long-term care placements across Virginia.
State Licensing Agency
Senior care facilities, residential communities, and memory care homes are licensed and inspected by the Virginia Department of Health.
Regular inspections assess staffing ratios, medication administration, sanitation, and resident safety rights.
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Financial assistance for home care and supportive residential living is provided through the Commonwealth Coordinated Care (CCC) Plus.
Medicaid waivers fund therapeutic and personal care services, though room and board costs typically require private pay.
Cities in Virginia
Verified provider directory inventory as of September 2026
Richmond
161 licensed providers
Virginia Beach
79 licensed providers
Fairfax
67 licensed providers
Roanoke
63 licensed providers
Alexandria
55 licensed providers
Fredericksburg
55 licensed providers
Newport News
45 licensed providers
Charlottesville
44 licensed providers
Chesapeake
39 licensed providers
Lynchburg
38 licensed providers
Norfolk
37 licensed providers
Falls Church
30 licensed providers
Mechanicsville
30 licensed providers
Arlington
29 licensed providers
Manassas
29 licensed providers
Winchester
29 licensed providers
Midlothian
28 licensed providers
Petersburg
28 licensed providers
Woodbridge
25 licensed providers
Portsmouth
24 licensed providers
Suffolk
24 licensed providers
Williamsburg
24 licensed providers
Leesburg
22 licensed providers
McLean
22 licensed providers
Hampton
21 licensed providers
Harrisonburg
20 licensed providers
Abingdon
19 licensed providers
Danville
19 licensed providers
Salem
19 licensed providers
Vienna
18 licensed providers
Annandale
17 licensed providers
Reston
17 licensed providers
Staunton
15 licensed providers
Henrico
14 licensed providers
Warrenton
14 licensed providers
Bedford
13 licensed providers
Martinsville
13 licensed providers
Herndon
12 licensed providers
Springfield
12 licensed providers
Bristol
11 licensed providers
Farmville
11 licensed providers
Front Royal
11 licensed providers
Glen Allen
11 licensed providers
Sterling
11 licensed providers
Blacksburg
10 licensed providers
Culpeper
10 licensed providers
Fishersville
10 licensed providers
South Boston
10 licensed providers
Ashburn
9 licensed providers
Chesterfield
9 licensed providers
Gainesville
9 licensed providers
Lebanon
9 licensed providers
Marion
9 licensed providers
North Chesterfield
9 licensed providers
Rocky Mount
9 licensed providers
Waynesboro
9 licensed providers
Woodstock
9 licensed providers
Wytheville
9 licensed providers
Chantilly
8 licensed providers
Emporia
8 licensed providers
Gloucester
8 licensed providers
Leon
8 licensed providers
Lexington
8 licensed providers
Radford
8 licensed providers
Stafford
8 licensed providers
Yorktown
8 licensed providers
Ashland
7 licensed providers
Christiansburg
7 licensed providers
Franklin
7 licensed providers
Grundy
7 licensed providers
Norton
7 licensed providers
South Hill
7 licensed providers
Galax
6 licensed providers
Burke
5 licensed providers
Cedar Bluff
5 licensed providers
Hopewell
5 licensed providers
Pulaski
5 licensed providers
Warsaw
5 licensed providers
Big Stone Gap
4 licensed providers
Centreville
4 licensed providers
Chatham
4 licensed providers
Chester
4 licensed providers
Daleville
4 licensed providers
Dumfries
4 licensed providers
Forest
4 licensed providers
Highland Springs
4 licensed providers
Louisa
4 licensed providers
Luray
4 licensed providers
Orange
4 licensed providers
Tappahannock
4 licensed providers
Tazewell
4 licensed providers
Altavista
3 licensed providers
Appomattox
3 licensed providers
Berryville
3 licensed providers
Blackstone
3 licensed providers
Castlewood
3 licensed providers
Clifton Forge
3 licensed providers
Clintwood
3 licensed providers
Colonial Heights
3 licensed providers
Crozet
3 licensed providers
Dublin
3 licensed providers
Duffield
3 licensed providers
Fincastle
3 licensed providers
Great Falls
3 licensed providers
Independence
3 licensed providers
Kilmarnock
3 licensed providers
Lawrenceville
3 licensed providers
Lorton
3 licensed providers
Low Moor
3 licensed providers
New Market
3 licensed providers
Onancock
3 licensed providers
Pearisburg
3 licensed providers
Pennington Gap
3 licensed providers
Powhatan
3 licensed providers
Richlands
3 licensed providers
Smithfield
3 licensed providers
Stanardsville
3 licensed providers
Stuart
3 licensed providers
Wise
3 licensed providers
Accomac
2 licensed providers
Aldie
2 licensed providers
Amelia Court House
2 licensed providers
Amherst
2 licensed providers
Bassett
2 licensed providers
Bowling Green
2 licensed providers
Chilhowie
2 licensed providers
Covington
2 licensed providers
Dewitt
2 licensed providers
Elkton
2 licensed providers
Fairfax Station
2 licensed providers
Fort Belvoir
2 licensed providers
Goochland
2 licensed providers
Gordonsville
2 licensed providers
Gretna
2 licensed providers
Halifax
2 licensed providers
Haymarket
2 licensed providers
Hillsville
2 licensed providers
Hot Springs
2 licensed providers
King George
2 licensed providers
Locust Grove
2 licensed providers
Lovettsville
2 licensed providers
Madison
2 licensed providers
Meadowview
2 licensed providers
Mount Jackson
2 licensed providers
Nassawadox
2 licensed providers
Oakton
2 licensed providers
Poquoson
2 licensed providers
Potomac Falls
2 licensed providers
Pounding Mill
2 licensed providers
Rice
2 licensed providers
South Chesterfield
2 licensed providers
Strasburg
2 licensed providers
Stuarts Draft
2 licensed providers
Timberville
2 licensed providers
Urbanna
2 licensed providers
West Point
2 licensed providers
Afton
1 licensed provider
Amelia
1 licensed provider
Aroda
1 licensed provider
Bastian
1 licensed provider
Bealeton
1 licensed provider
Bentonville
1 licensed provider
Blackburg
1 licensed provider
Blairs
1 licensed provider
Bluefield
1 licensed provider
Bon Air
1 licensed provider
Boston
1 licensed provider
Boydton
1 licensed provider
Bridgewater
1 licensed provider
Bristow
1 licensed provider
Brookneal
1 licensed provider
Buena Vista
1 licensed provider
Burkeville
1 licensed provider
Callao
1 licensed provider
Cana
1 licensed provider
Carrollton
1 licensed provider
Catawba
1 licensed provider
Chase City
1 licensed provider
Chesterfield Court House
1 licensed provider
Clarksville
1 licensed provider
Coeburn
1 licensed provider
Collinsville
1 licensed provider
Colonial Beach
1 licensed provider
Courtland
1 licensed provider
Crewe
1 licensed provider
Cross Juntion
1 licensed provider
Cumberland
1 licensed provider
Dale City
1 licensed provider
Dillwyn
1 licensed provider
Dryden
1 licensed provider
Dulles
1 licensed provider
Dunn Loring
1 licensed provider
East Lexington
1 licensed provider
Edinburg
1 licensed provider
Falls Mills
1 licensed provider
Farifax
1 licensed provider
Farnham
1 licensed provider
Floyd
1 licensed provider
Fork Union
1 licensed provider
Fort Myer
1 licensed provider
Hardy
1 licensed provider
Henry
1 licensed provider
Irvington
1 licensed provider
Kenbridge
1 licensed provider
Keysville
1 licensed provider
La Crosse
1 licensed provider
Lake Ridge
1 licensed provider
Laurel Fork
1 licensed provider
Locust Hill
1 licensed provider
Lovingston
1 licensed provider
Maclean
1 licensed provider
Manasass
1 licensed provider
Mathews
1 licensed provider
Maurertown
1 licensed provider
Mechanicsvlle
1 licensed provider
Moneta
1 licensed provider
Nellysford
1 licensed provider
New Kent
1 licensed provider
Oak Hall
1 licensed provider
Occoquan
1 licensed provider
Parksley
1 licensed provider
Penn Laird
1 licensed provider
Pratts
1 licensed provider
Prince Geor
1 licensed provider
Purcellville
1 licensed provider
Raphine
1 licensed provider
Rich Creek
1 licensed provider
Riner
1 licensed provider
Rockingham
1 licensed provider
Rosedale
1 licensed provider
Rural Retreat
1 licensed provider
Saluda
1 licensed provider
Sandston
1 licensed provider
Spotsylvania
1 licensed provider
Stanley
1 licensed provider
Stanleytown
1 licensed provider
Stephens City
1 licensed provider
Sutherland
1 licensed provider
Troutville
1 licensed provider
Victoria
1 licensed provider
Vinton
1 licensed provider
Waverly
1 licensed provider
Weber City
1 licensed provider
Windsor
1 licensed provider
Frequently Asked Questions
How many licensed senior care facilities operate in Virginia?
The families.care verified directory tracks 1,890 licensed senior care providers across 244 cities in Virginia as of September 2026. This includes assisted living communities, dedicated memory care facilities, skilled nursing homes, and licensed home health agencies.
What is the cost of senior living in Virginia?
According to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026), the median cost of assisted living in Virginia is $6,945 per month. In-home care aides average $35 per hour, and nursing homes average $140,160 annually for private rooms.
Who regulates assisted living and nursing homes in Virginia?
Senior living facilities in Virginia are regulated and inspected by the Virginia Department of Health. Inspection reports, safety audits, and violation records are public records that families should consult prior to admission.
Can Virginia Medicaid help pay for senior care?
Yes. In Virginia, Medicaid covers skilled nursing home care for medically and financially qualified individuals. For seniors who prefer living at home or in community residential settings, Virginia offers Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, such as the Commonwealth Coordinated Care (CCC) Plus, which cover personal care and therapy services.
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How we research and verify this information
Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.
- Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- VA pension rates (Aid & Attendance)Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.