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Woodbridge is an attractive and relatively safe small town — home to fewer than 5,000 residents at last count — although the county overall is growing almost 300% faster than the state. Many of the town’s residents work in Washington DC, and it’s just 20 miles from Capitol Hill. Seniors who are relocating from interstate may benefit from Virginia’s relatively tax-friendly atmosphere, with nothing taken from Social Security Income, a low sales tax and deductibles on other retirement income that are higher than average for the United States.
In Woodbridge, seniors who reside in assisted living facilities can get the help they need with daily activities, allowing them to live healthy and satisfying lives. These communities also provide room, board, housekeeping assistance, amenities and activities that stimulate the body and mind. According to the Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the median price for assisted living in Woodbridge is $5,948 per month.
You can use this guide to compare the cost of assisted living in Woodbridge with other cities in Virginia and nearby states. The guide also provides information about useful community resources.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average price for assisted living communities in Woodbridge is $5,948 per month.
The median rate for assisted living facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia is $5,250, which is $698 less per month than the average in Woodbridge. The national average is $1,448 lower than the rate in Woodbridge.
Woodbridge has some of the most expensive assisted living rates in the region. Costs in both Richmond and Winchester are significantly less expensive, with each city having a monthly average of $4,901. This is more than $1,000 less than the rate in Woodbridge. The coastal city of Virginia Beach has assisted living prices that are also more than $1,000 cheaper at $4,690 per month. Roanoke is the only city in Virginia with average prices that are close to those in Woodbridge, with a median rate of $5,925.
Note: Data for Woodbridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Virginia.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging | (703) 792-6374 | The Prince William County AAA is responsible for the assessment stage of various state-funded benefits and services, and staff members are experts in aging-related issues at the local level. AAAs also provide services mandated by the Older Americans Act, such as transportation, nutrition and elder justice. |
| Woodbridge Senior Center | (703) 792-5081 | The senior center in Woodbridge is one of two such facilities in the county, with the other located in Manassas. Residents are welcome to join for $25 per year or pay the daily drop-in rate of $2. Members can take part in health and wellness programs, including one-on-one nutrition counseling from a registered dietitian, and senior-friendly exercise programs. AAA staff frequently visit these senior centers, which makes them ideal meeting points for seniors and caregivers with questions about local services. |
| Prince William Dept. of Social Services | (703) 792-7500 | Woodbridge and Prince William County residents can apply for state benefits online or by calling to request a mail-in form. In-person applications can be made at the DSS office located in the Dr. A.J Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge. |
| Veterans Services | (703) 479-7437 | The benefits office in Manassas is the closest point of contact between Woodbridge residents and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. DVS staff can help veterans and dependents file for benefits from the VA and applicable federal and state programs. Other useful services may be available depending on the situation, such as admittance to the Care Centers in Roanoke and Richmond. |
| Virginia Navigator | (804) 525-7728 | This online guide and resource database is maintained by a nonprofit organization and provides useful connections for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Services include personal assistance, benefits, accommodation and health care. Help for caregivers is also available, as well as an online tool to determine care needs. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Woodbridge area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
