Alexandria, VA has 19 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $9,298/mo. That's above the Virginia state median by about 34%. Alexandria assisted living runs large: 61% of licensed providers have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 111.
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Median monthly price, Alexandria
$9,298/mo
Estimated range $8,270 – $10,391
● Alexandria $9,298 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Alexandria runs about $47 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby cities: Arlington · Springfield · Annandale · Falls Church · McLean
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Alexandria.
Alexandria is a market of larger communities. 61% have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 111 beds, against 62 across Virginia.
Alexandria, in Alexandria city, has about 156,976 residents. About 20,348 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $119,681.
Source: US Census BureauState Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Vet Center in Alexandria.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Alexandria's median assisted living cost is about 34% higher than the Virginia state median.
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