Home care in Arlington, VA
Non-medical caregivers across Arlington County, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Washington metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 23 counties of the Washington metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Arlington at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Arlington, 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 Arlington
Home care in Arlington, VA costs a median of $36 an hour in the Washington Area, per CareScout's 2025 survey. Caregivers give non-medical help such as dressing, meals, errands and companionship. HomeCare.com serves families in Arlington County. To start, call 800-974-3458 and a care advisor will help you set the visits and hours.
Arlington County has 236,254 residents, and Census figures show 28,123 are 65 or older, or 11.9% of the population. Another 3,136 are 85 or older. The Census also counts 9,749 households where someone 65 or older lives alone. Median household income in the county is $142,114. A non-medical caregiver can take over daily tasks such as meals, dressing and errands.
The Arlington Agency on Aging serves the county from 2100 Washington Boulevard, 4th Floor, and its number is 703-228-1700. Cherry Blossom PACE in Alexandria lists Arlington ZIP codes 22201 to 22207, 22209, 22211 and 22213 in its approved area. Many families bring a parent home from VHC Health. CareScout's 2025 survey puts hourly care at $36 in the Washington Area, against $35 statewide.
Plan care in Arlington.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Arlington 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 (Arlington, 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 Arlington families.
Arlington Agency on Aging
Arlington County runs its own Area Agency on Aging, and Cherry Blossom PACE in Alexandria lists Arlington ZIP codes 22201 to 22207, 22209, 22211 and 22213 in its approved service area.
703-228-1700Office 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 Arlington.
What is the cost of home care in Arlington, VA?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists a median of $36 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in the Washington Area, which covers Arlington. Virginia's statewide median is $35. For comparison, the same survey puts assisted living at $8,725 a month in the area. A HomeCare.com care advisor can explain options at 800-974-3458.
Where can Arlington County seniors find county help?
The Arlington Agency on Aging serves Arlington County. Call 703-228-1700 or visit 2100 Washington Boulevard, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22204-5703. It can point you to county programs for older adults. HomeCare.com adds a different layer: non-medical caregivers who come to the home on a schedule you choose.
Does Cherry Blossom PACE cover Arlington?
It may. Cherry Blossom PACE, based in Alexandria, lists Arlington ZIP codes 22201 to 22207, 22209, 22211 and 22213 in its approved service area. Service areas are set by ZIP code, so check your address with the program. PACE is for adults 55 or older who qualify for nursing facility level of care.
How fast can a caregiver start in Arlington?
HomeCare.com says it can provide a caregiver on short notice and back-up care. A care advisor can tell you what timing looks like for your address in Arlington County. Visits have no minimums and no contracts, so you can start small. The app confirms each caregiver arrives, and support teams work 7 days a week.
