Senior care in Arlington, Virginia.
Arlington is the densest concentration of federal-employee long-term care insurance and military-retiree A&A eligibility in the country. It’s also one of the most expensive senior care markets, with most communities already at capacity. We’ll help you make sense of the funding paths and find a community with actual availability.
Arlington-area neighborhoods we cover
Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Ballston, Virginia Square, Cherrydale, Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Maywood, Aurora Highlands, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Shirlington, Fairlington, Glencarlyn, Westover, Yorktown, Cherrydale, Williamsburg, and the Falls Church and McLean borders.
Hospital discharge support
We work with case managers at Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington), Inova Fairfax Hospital (just over the line), Inova Alexandria, and Reston Hospital Center. When the social worker says “48-hour discharge,” mark urgent on the intake and we call same day, evenings included.
What care actually costs
- In-home care (hourly)20-hr/week ≈ $2,600 – $3,300 / mo$30 – $38 / hr
- Live-in / 24-hour home care$15,000 – $20,000 / mo
- Independent living$4,200 – $6,500 / mo
- Assisted livingall-in, with level of care$5,800 – $8,500 / mo
- Memory care$7,200 – $9,500 / mo
- Skilled nursing (long-term)$12,000 – $14,500 / mo
Funding paths Arlington families use most
FLTCIP (Federal Long-Term Care Insurance)
Arlington has the highest density of federal employees in the country. Most carry FLTCIP. The trigger is 90+ days of needing help with 2 of 6 ADLs. Filing the paperwork correctly is the difference between a 4-week claim and a 6-month one.
VA Aid & Attendance
Wartime-era military retirees living in Arlington qualify in numbers most families don't realize. Pays $2,800–3,300/mo for a single vet, $3,300 for a married vet, $1,800 for a surviving spouse.
Long-term care insurance (private)
Beyond federal LTC, many Arlington households bought LTC in the 1990s–2000s. We'll read your specific policy's trigger language and help you file.
CCC Plus waiver
Virginia's Medicaid managed long-term-care program. Some Arlington-area communities accept it; many don't. We'll tell you which.
Auxiliary Grant
Less common in Arlington than in Richmond, but worth checking for SSI-eligible seniors. Adds $1,800–2,200/mo to assisted living.
Arlington senior care FAQ
How much does assisted living cost in Arlington, VA?
Arlington-area all-in assisted living runs $5,800–8,500 per month in 2025 — among the highest in the country. Memory care reaches $9,500. The brochure base rate is typically $1,500–2,500 below what families actually pay once level-of-care add-ons hit. Adjacent areas like Alexandria and Falls Church run a few hundred dollars lower.
Are there assisted living communities near Virginia Hospital Center?
Yes — there are several within 5 miles of Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington's regional flagship), spanning Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, and the McLean border. We tour and place to match acuity and budget.
What about FLTCIP for federal employees?
Arlington has the highest concentration of federal employees in the country — Pentagon, State Department, USAID, plus contractors. Most carry FLTCIP (Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program). The trigger is 90+ days of needing help with 2 of 6 ADLs. We help families file the trigger paperwork correctly the first time.
How does VA Aid & Attendance work in Arlington?
Arlington and the broader NoVa region have one of the highest concentrations of military retirees in the country (Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, Fort Belvoir adjacent). A&A pays $2,800–3,300/mo for wartime-era veterans, $1,800/mo for surviving spouses. Application takes 4–9 months but is worth pursuing.
Can my parent stay home with care in Arlington?
Often yes — about a third of the families we see end up with a stay-home plan. In-home care in Arlington runs $30–38/hour. A 20-40-hour-per-week plan with a hospital bed, grab bars, and medical alert keeps many seniors home for an additional 1–2 years.
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