Home care in Alexandria, VA
Non-medical caregivers across Alexandria, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
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Shaded: the 23 counties of the Washington metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Alexandria at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Alexandria, on your schedule.
Counties in the Washington metro area
- Arlington County, VA
- Clarke County, VA
- Culpeper County, VA
- Fairfax County, VA
- Fauquier County, VA
- Loudoun County, VA
- Prince William County, VA
- Rappahannock County, VA
- Spotsylvania County, VA
- Stafford County, VA
- Warren County, VA
- Alexandria (city), VA
- Fairfax (city), VA
- Falls Church (city), VA
- Fredericksburg (city), VA
- Manassas (city), VA
- Manassas Park (city), VA
- Jefferson County, WV
- Frederick County, MD
- Montgomery County, MD
- District of Columbia
- Charles County, MD
- Prince George's County, MD
Central counties (OMB definition)
About home care in Alexandria
Home care in Alexandria, VA has a CareScout 2025 median of $36 an hour for the Washington Area. The care is non-medical: help with bathing, meals, errands and company. HomeCare.com serves families in Alexandria with no minimums and no contracts. Call 800-974-3458 and a care advisor will talk through hours, start dates and payment options.
Alexandria is an independent city, so it has no county around it. Census figures show 20,348 residents are 65 or older, about 13% of the city. Another detail matters for planning: 1,940 residents are 85 or older. The same Census data counts 7,979 households where someone 65 or older lives alone. Median household income is $119,681. For many of these households, a few visits each week from a caregiver can keep daily routines steady.
CareScout's 2025 survey lists $36 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in the Washington Area, a little above the Virginia median of $35. The City of Alexandria runs its own Area Agency on Aging, the Division of Aging & Adult Services, at 703-746-5999. Families often come home from Inova Alexandria Hospital or VHC Health. HomeCare.com serves families in Alexandria with caregivers for live-in care and 24/7 coverage.
Plan care in Alexandria.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Alexandria area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $3,120/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $36/hr (Alexandria, VA)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Alexandria families.
Alexandria Division of Aging & Adult Services
The City of Alexandria runs its own Area Agency on Aging, and Cherry Blossom PACE has a center at 1901 N Beauregard St in Alexandria that serves approved Northern Virginia ZIP codes, including Alexandria ZIP codes 22301 to 22305, 22310 to 22312, 22314 and 22315.
703-746-5999Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DARS)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
804-565-1600Virginia programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in VirginiaRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Alexandria.
How much does a home caregiver cost in Alexandria, VA?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists a median of $36 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in the Washington Area, which includes Alexandria. The Virginia median is $35. The same survey puts assisted living at $8,725 a month in the area. For a quote that fits your hours, call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458.
Who runs senior services in the City of Alexandria?
The Alexandria Division of Aging & Adult Services serves the City of Alexandria. Call 703-746-5999 or visit 4850 Mark Center Drive, 9th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311. It is the city's Area Agency on Aging and the place to ask about local programs. A HomeCare.com care advisor can add non-medical help at home alongside them.
Is there a PACE program in Alexandria?
Yes. Cherry Blossom PACE has a center at 1901 N Beauregard St in Alexandria. It serves approved Northern Virginia ZIP codes, including Alexandria ZIP codes 22301 to 22305, 22310 to 22312, 22314 and 22315. Service areas are set by ZIP code, so confirm your address with the program before you plan around it.
Can I get live-in or 24-hour care in Alexandria after a hospital stay?
HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. Live-in care means one caregiver stays in the home and needs rest periods. 24-hour care uses shifts by several caregivers. Families coming home from Inova Alexandria Hospital or VHC Health can ask a care advisor which fits. Care is non-medical, with no skilled nursing.
