Assisted Living Facilities in Virginia

Virginia Assisted Living Facilities Directory

108 licensed assisted living facilities across 53 cities.

Virginia licenses Assisted Living Facilities through the Department of Social Services (DSS). The state has more than 100 small assisted living homes with 30 or fewer beds, with concentrations in the Richmond metro area, Northern Virginia, and the Hampton Roads region.

See what care costs here, or learn how assisted living facilities work.

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Virginia care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Virginia. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident $6,945
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week $6,673
Nursing home Semi-private room $10,250

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

Full cost breakdown for Virginia assisted living facilities →

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What small care homes are called in Virginia

Licensing term
assisted living facility (ALF)
Size and capacity
Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
Licensed and inspected by
Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS)

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay in Virginia?

Virginia's Auxiliary Grant helps eligible residents pay for assisted living; Medicaid waivers cover in-home services.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about assisted living facilities in Virginia

How many assisted living facilities are there in Virginia?
Our Virginia directory lists 108 licensed assisted living facilities across 53 cities. The largest concentrations are in Chesterfield County, Fairfax County, Hanover County.
What is an assisted living facility in Virginia?
"Assisted Living Facility" is the Virginia licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
How much does assisted living cost in Virginia?
The median assisted living rate in Virginia is $6,945 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses assisted living facilities in Virginia?
Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living facilities in Virginia?
Virginia's Auxiliary Grant helps eligible residents pay for assisted living; Medicaid waivers cover in-home services. Eligibility rules vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.