Cost of Virginia Assisted Living Facilities

The average cost of assisted living in Virginia is $3,100 per month

The range of costs is from $800 to $33,300 per month

This data is based on 48 of the larger facilities within the state and may not represent all facilities within the state. Additional fees may apply.

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Virginia Assisted Living Information

Virginia defines an assisted living facility as a residential setting which provides a homelike atmosphere for people who need personal and health care services, 24 hour supervision, and assistance in meeting daily needs for four or more aged or disabled residents.

Virginia Assisted Living Facilities Scope of Care

Assisted living facilities in Virginia must provide 24 hour a day supervision, social and recreational activities, assistance with ADL’s and other personal care services.

Virginia Assisted Living Admission Requirements

Residents may not be admitted to a Virginia assisted living facility if they are a threat to themselves or others, are dependent on a ventilator, have a nasogastric tube, has stage III or IV ulcers, need continuous nursing care, or has emotional, physical or mental needs that the facility cannot meet.

Virginia Assisted Living Care Plan Requirements

The Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI) is performed on every new resident to develop his or her unique service plan. Service plans must place a high priority on a resident’s individuality, personal dignity, and freedom of choice. Assessments must be completed every twelve months.

Virginia Assisted Living Medication Management Requirements

Medication assistance may be given to a resident as long as the staff member has completed a Board of Nursing approved training program, has passed a competency evaluation, or are registered with the Virginia Board of Nursing. Every assisted living facility in Virginia must have a written medication management plan.

Virginia Assisted Living Facility Requirements

If built after 1996, an assisted living facility must provide a minimum of 100 square feet of living space, and no more than two residents may share a room. If built prior to 1996, up to four residents may share a room and at least 80 square feet of living space is required per resident. Other building codes apply. If there are more than four residents on a floor, there must be gender-specific full bathrooms available on each floor. Written fire and evacuation plans must be completed.

Virginia Assisted Living Staffing Requirements

Direct care staff must be sufficient in number to meet the needs of the residents. At all times, there must a staff person present who, if not an RN or LPN, must have CPR and first aid training. If there are more than 100 residents, than there must be another additionally trained staff person present. An administrator must be responsible for the daily operations of the facility. In most cases, the administrator should be licensed by the Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators. The administrator must be a high school graduate and complete a number of additional training requirements.

Virginia Assisted Living Medicaid Policy

In 2006, a Medicaid Alzheimer’s assisted living waiver came into effect.

Virginia Alzheimer’s Unit Requirements

If a Vermont assisted living facility has an Alzheimer’s unit, then certain written disclosures are required. Additionally, staff who work in the unit must have specific training for working with that population. At least two specially trained direct care staff people must be present in the unit at all times. Additional policies apply to these units. In addition, the administrator of the facility must also receive specific training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Licensing Programs