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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 15 families in Alexandria access the VA benefits they've earned.
Assisted Living in Alexandria by the Numbers
Alexandria Assisted Living Communities We Work With
Each of these Alexandria communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Alexandria Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Alexandria figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Virginia median of $6,945 a month (CareScout 2025), $745 above the U.S. median of $6,200. Before applying, review the income and net worth limits so the assisted living bill is counted the right way. Ask each Alexandria community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia assisted living median | $6,945 | $3,100 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Virginia in-home care | $6,673 | $2,828 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Alexandria
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Alexandria veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
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Alexandria Veterans and Their Families
About 10,002 veterans live in Alexandria, and 2,737 of them are 65 or older. Across Alexandria city, there are 10,002 veterans, 2,737 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Alexandria Communities
Dementia down the road
4 of the 4 Alexandria partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
3 Alexandria partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how an Alexandria community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Alexandria and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Alexandria
Other Virginia assisted living pages within driving distance of Alexandria.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Alexandria and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Alexandria Assisted Living Questions
Can an Alexandria veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Alexandria who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Alexandria?
No Alexandria-only figure is published. The Virginia median is $6,945 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Alexandria?
4 in Alexandria, plus 51 across Virginia.
Which Alexandria communities also offer memory care?
4 of our 4 Alexandria partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into an Alexandria community?
Yes. Many Alexandria families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Alexandria
Independent living in Alexandria
For Alexandria veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 3 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Alexandria
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for Alexandria families.
In-home care in Alexandria
Help at home in Alexandria; the state median is $6,673 a month.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Alexandria? See Assisted Living in Virginia or the national guide.
