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Virginia Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Virginia are concentrated in Virginia Beach, Alexandria and Chesapeake, with 35 cities in total.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Virginia
The Virginia median for assisted living is $6,945 a month ($83,340 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 12% above the national median of $6,200. For a Virginia veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $3,100 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Virginia median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,945 | $6,200 | 55% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,673 | $6,673 | 58% |
| Adult day care | $1,750 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,250 | $9,581 | 38% |
| Nursing home, private room | $11,680 | $10,798 | 33% |
Statewide medians for Virginia from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Could Aid & Attendance Cover Most of a Virginia Assisted Living Bill?
At the Virginia median of $6,945 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 55% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Virginia veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
629,500 Virginia Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Virginia is home to 629,500 veterans, 244,973 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Virginia wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Where Virginia Partners Are Located
Patriot Angels works with 51 Virginia assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 4 | 4 |
| Alexandria | 4 | 4 |
| Chesapeake | 3 | 3 |
| Midlothian | 3 | 3 |
| Roanoke | 3 | 2 |
| Harrisonburg | 2 | 2 |
| Richmond | 2 | 2 |
| Manassas | 2 | 1 |
Among Virginia partners, the most common operators are Retirement Unlimited Inc. (10), English Meadows Senior Living (8), Brookdale (7).
Featured Virginia Partners
How Virginia Licenses Assisted Living
Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs (VDSS) licenses assisted living facilities in Virginia. License categories in Virginia:
- Residential Living care license
- Assisted Living care license
- Special care units for dementia
What it means for your family: Virginia assisted living facilities with safe, secure environments for dementia must meet special care unit rules. 46 of our 51 Virginia partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a Virginia community, check its record in the VDSS licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Virginia
Auxiliary Grant (state supplement for assisted living)
Virginia's Auxiliary Grant helps eligible low-income residents pay for assisted living.
Aid & Attendance in Virginia
The benefit is paid to the Virginia veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Virginia families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Virginia. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Virginia City
37 Virginia cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Virginia Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Virginia?
The Virginia statewide median is $6,945 a month, or $83,340 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Virginia?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Virginia assisted living bill, about 55% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Virginia?
Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs.
Does Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?
Auxiliary Grant (state supplement for assisted living): Virginia's Auxiliary Grant helps eligible low-income residents pay for assisted living.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Virginia?
51 assisted living partners in 35 cities, and 46 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Virginia and every other state, see the national guide.
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GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
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GuideSenior Living Tour ChecklistComing soonOther Care Options in Virginia
Independent living in Virginia
For Virginia veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 22 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Virginia
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for Virginia families.
In-home care in Virginia
Caregivers who come to the house, for Virginia veterans staying home longer.