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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Mechanicsville, VA has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $10,457/mo. That's roughly in line with the Virginia state median.

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Median monthly price, Mechanicsville

$10,457/mo

Estimated range $10,122 – $13,110

● Mechanicsville $10,457 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Mechanicsville

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesMechanicsvilleVirginiaNational
25th percentile$10,122/mo$9,785/mo$8,951/mo
Median$10,457/mo$10,250/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$13,110/mo$11,680/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Mechanicsville runs about $36 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,094
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,807
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,990

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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: Richmond

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Mechanicsville.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Mechanicsville runs about $1,785 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Mechanicsville has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (804) 343-3000 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,807 a month. The local assisted living median is $7,085 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Mechanicsville assisted living median of $7,085 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,807 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Mechanicsville run about $10,457 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 nursing homes in Mechanicsville

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Free local help worth saving

Mechanicsville, in Hanover County, has about 38,683 residents. About 7,676 of them (20%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $98,595.

Source: US Census Bureau

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 →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Mechanicsville more expensive than the rest of Virginia?

Mechanicsville's median nursing home cost is about 2% higher than the Virginia state median.

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Nursing Homes in Mechanicsville: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers