Monthly and annual senior-care costs for Virginia.
Assisted living in Virginia runs about $4,635 a month on average, or $55,620 a year, based on this site's 2026 cost model. That puts Virginia about 3% above the $4,500 national average for a studio unit with light daily care. Medicare will not pay for any of the Virginia figure above.
The $4,635 Virginia figure comes from this site's 2026 cost model, which starts at the $4,500 national monthly average for a studio unit with light care and adjusts it by regional cost band. Virginia sits in a band that runs about 3% above that national number. The model does not call individual communities, so for a binding number, ask Virginia communities directly for a current rate sheet.
These are statewide Virginia averages for a studio or one-bedroom unit with light daily care, drawn from this site's 2026 cost model. Every Virginia community sets its own price, so treat the table as a planning start, not a quote.
| Period | Virginia average |
|---|---|
| Daily | $152 |
| Weekly | $1,070 |
| Monthly | $4,635 |
| Annual | $55,620 |
Some Virginia costs may qualify as medical expenses if the resident is chronically ill under IRS rules and a doctor has certified a plan of care. A tax professional familiar with Virginia and federal rules can confirm whether it applies to a specific situation.
Virginia Medicaid does not pay for room and board in assisted living, but most states, Virginia included, run a waiver program that can cover personal care once a resident has spent down to the asset limit. Rules and waiting lists vary, so contact the Virginia Medicaid office directly.
Veterans and surviving spouses who qualify may receive the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which can add several hundred dollars a month toward assisted living costs in Virginia. Contact the VA or a Virginia veterans service officer to apply.