Virginia senior home care agencies and services directory

Find Home Care in Virginia

Home care in Virginia is a great option for seniors who may need extra assistance on a weekly basis with things like housekeeping, physical therapy, or even just companionship. These services can also cover full skilled nursing care and hospice care. Currently, there are around 365 home health care agencies in Virginia with an average around $3,146 per month.

Home Care in Virginia - Cost Comparison

Seniors recovering from surgery, an illness, or who may need assistance at home can greatly benefit from this care type. Services range from help with bathing, dressing, feeding, and general hygiene, to more instrumental tasks like housekeeping, general shopping, transportation, or meal preparation. The costs of home care vary greatly depending on whether a caregiver is a licensed medical professional or a non-medical paraprofessional.

There are a number of cities throughout Virginia that have senior home care agencies but the median monthly cost ranges from:

Highest Cost: Richmond $3,194
Lowest Cost: Blacksburg $3,810

City	Homemaker Services Monthly Costs	Home Health Aide Monthly Costs
Blacksburg	$3,714	$3,810
Charlottesville	$3,718	$4,052
Harrisonburg	n/a	$3,623
Lynchburg	$3,623	$3,518
Richmond	$3,194	$3,314
Roanoke	$3,518	$3,623
Virginia Beach	$3,623	$3,527
Rest of State	$3,623	$3,432

Recreation & Attractions in Virginia

Virginia has a lot of amazing attractions and opportunities for recreation sure to keep residents and visitors occupied. One of the most popular attractions includes Shenandoah National Park, a revered hiking site complete with many waterfalls and 200,000 acres of wilderness and wildlife. Skyline Drive also runs the length of the park and encourages visitors to take in the wonderful landscape.

Virginia's Climate, Geography & Culture

Virgina is generally considered mild compared to other states, though differences can be seen throughout the state's various climate zones. The state sees potential hurricanes form near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, but the state also can experience massive snowfall when coastal storms called Nor'easters move up the coast.

In the summer you can expect temperatures in the 80s and 90s range while winter months will bring chilly temperatures of about 40 degrees. The state records about 43 inches of rain per year and snowfall will depend on your location. The coastal regions may get from 1 to 8 inches of snow in a year, while the mountainous regions may get anywhere from 20 to 50 inches.

Today, Virginia still has a lot of classic American colonial architecture and cities such as Williamsburg. As the first state to declare themselves independent from Britain, Virginia led the charge to create the first 13 colonies of what would eventually become the United States.

People here are known to be resilient outdoorsy types, but welcoming and hospitable once you get to know them -- just be sure to never confuse them with West Virginians!

Crime & Safety in Virginia

Overall, crime in Virginia is lower than the national average in terms of both violent crime and property crime. When finding home care in Virginia, it can be helpful to know which areas are safer than others in order to receive the most effective care possible. Here is a list of the safest places throughout Virginia:

Location	Violent Crimes Per 1,000 Residents	Property Crimes Per 1,000 Residents
Bridgewater	0.17	2.36
Broadway	0.00	3.43
Purcellville	0.00	3.53
Lexington	0.69	7.64

(source: safewise.com)

Vermont's Home Care Regulations & Laws

Home health care agencies certified by Medicare are required to employ health aides who have received the proper amount of training by their state-approved programs.

According to federal legislation (42 CFR 484.36), a standard 75 hours of training, along with 16 hours of supervised clinical training and an additional 12 hours of continuing education every 12 months is needed to maintain a home care certification. These programs and regulations ensure that you care is the best it can be in Virginia!

Payment Options for Virginia Home Care

Home care can be paid for in a variety of different methods, with some options being more financially possible than others.

First off, Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care, and only covers home health care rather selectively. Most people use this program for its Medicare Supplemental Insurances used to cover copayments and deductibles associated with medical home care.

If you are a U.S. veteran, you may be entitled to receive assistance or even full coverage for your home health care option through programs like the Improved Pension or Homebound and Aid & Attendance Pension. To apply, contact your local Area Agency on Aging for more details.

Besides using one’s own savings to pay for care, others may choose to pay through a reverse mortgage, by opening a home equity line of credit or by converting their life insurance policies.

Finally, Medicaid is another joint federal and state insurance program that can provide seniors and their families with coverage for a variety of health conditions and situations. The rules, requirements, and benefits of Medicaid are state-specific and may be limited based on your income.

Senior & Elderly Rights for Home Care in Virginia

Receiving home care in Virginia guarantees you a range of rights and protections as long as your agency is Medicare-approved. Before starting your care, you'll be informed that you reserve the right to decide which services you'd like to participate in. You personal privacy and property should be respected at all times by your caregiver as well.

Remember, you retain your Constitutional rights as well as those afforded to you by the Bill of Rights. If you suspect a violation has occurred, reach out to an elder law professional as soon as possible.

Virginia Home Care: Medical Record Rules & Regulations

You will be able to obtain your medical records by submitting a request to your healthcare provider. Although it may be argued that privacy laws do not permit this, the opposite is true. Your request must be honored within 30 days, accompanied by a written statement if this timeframe is exceeded or your request is denied.