Home Care in Arlington, VA

Arlington is home to approximately 20,500 residents aged 65 and older — about 11% of the county’s total population. Most want to stay in the homes they have built their lives in. Home care makes that possible.

Families typically reach out to CareLiving when a loved one:

• Lives alone and has limited support during work hours
• Has been discharged from Virginia Hospital Center or Inova Fairfax and needs recovery support
• Shows early signs of memory loss or cognitive decline
• Needs help with bathing, dressing, meals, or mobility but is not ready for a facility
• Has a family caregiver who needs regular relief

Whether the need is a few hours a week or around-the-clock coverage, we build a plan that fits.

There are a lot of home care options in Arlington. Here is what sets CareLiving apart.

Personal Care Compassionate assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility—delivered with respect for your loved one’s dignity and comfort.

Companion Care Meaningful social interaction, conversation, and activities that reduce isolation and enhance emotional well-being.

Respite Care Temporary relief for family caregivers who need time to rest, travel, or handle other responsibilities, even overnight and on short notice.

Live-In Home Care Around-the-clock support for loved ones who need continuous care and assistance throughout the day and night.

24-Hour Home Care Rotating caregiver shifts ensuring your loved one is never alone and always supported. Learn more about 24-hour home care in Arlington.

Overnight Home Care A dedicated caregiver through the night so your loved one sleeps safely and you rest easy.

Post-Hospital Care Support for a safe and smooth recovery at home after surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. For families managing recovery after a hospital stay, see our guide to post-hospital care in Arlington. For surgery-specific recovery support, see our guide to post-surgery home care in Northern Virginia.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Specialized support including safety monitoring, cognitive engagement, and behavioral support for individuals living with memory loss. For specialized guidance, see our Alzheimer’s and dementia home care guide for Northern Virginia.

Parkinson’s Care Expert support for mobility, safety, and daily living at every stage of Parkinson’s disease.

Cancer Care Compassionate support for comfort, dignity, and daily living throughout every stage of cancer care.

Stroke Recovery Care Dedicated in-home support to aid recovery, rebuild independence, and prevent hospital readmission. For recovery support after a stroke, see our complete guide to stroke recovery home care.

Veteran’s Care Compassionate in-home support for veterans navigating daily challenges with the respect they’ve earned.

End of Life Care Gentle, dignified support for individuals and families during life’s final chapter.

24-Hour Home Care in Arlington, VA

When a loved one can’t safely be alone, our 24-hour home care in Arlington uses rotating caregiver shifts so someone is always awake and attentive — day and night. For a single consistent caregiver who lives in the home, ask about live-in care; for support only through the night, overnight care is often the right fit.

Post-Hospital Home Care in Arlington, VA

We coordinate regularly with discharge planners at Virginia Hospital Center. Our post-hospital care can be assessed before discharge and in place within 24–48 hours — reducing readmission risk during the critical first weeks home. See also our stroke recovery care for specialized recovery support.

Dementia Home Care in Arlington, VA

Our caregivers are trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care — safety monitoring, familiar routines, and patient, calm support in the home your loved one knows, from Ballston to Crystal City.

There are a lot of home care options in Arlington. Here is what sets CareLiving apart.

Caregivers You Can Trust: Every CareLiver serving Arlington goes through comprehensive background checks, reference verification, skills assessment, and ongoing training in Alzheimer’s care, dementia support, and personal care best practices. But beyond credentials — we hire for character. We look for people who are patient, consistent, and genuinely kind.

Personalized Care Plans: We don’t assign a caregiver and send you a standard plan. Every client in Arlington gets a care plan built specifically around their needs, preferences, daily routines, and goals — and we involve family members at every step. If something changes, the plan changes.

Local Knowledge, Local Care: Our team knows Arlington. We understand the communities we serve, the senior resources available through Arlington County’s Department of Human Services, and the healthcare providers your loved one may already be working with, including teams at Virginia Hospital Center.

Starting home care for a loved one can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to make decisions quickly after a hospital discharge or a sudden change in condition. Here is what the process actually looks like when you work with CareLiving.

How the Process Works

Most families in Arlington come to us one of two ways: a planned call when they have noticed their loved one struggling at home, or an urgent call after a hospitalization. Either way, the first step is a free consultation — usually same week, often same day for urgent situations.

During that conversation, we learn about your loved one’s daily routine, medical history, mobility, cognitive status, and personality. We ask about the home environment, who else is involved in their care, and what has been hardest lately. That conversation shapes everything that follows.

From there we identify the right caregiver match — not just someone who is available, but someone whose experience, temperament, and schedule align with your loved one’s needs. In most cases, care begins within 24 to 48 hours.

Many Arlington families do not realize that home care can be covered through Virginia’s Medicaid CCC Plus Waiver. This program provides funding for non-medical home care services — including personal care, companion care, and live-in support — for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities who would otherwise require facility-based care.

CareLiving is enrolled with most major Medicaid managed care plans serving Northern Virginia: Anthem, Sentara, Humana CCC Plus, and Aetna. If your loved one is already enrolled in one of these plans, our team handles the authorization and coordination directly with the plan. You do not need to navigate that process alone.

Eligibility is based on income, functional need, and level of care required. If you are unsure whether your loved one qualifies, call us and we will walk you through it. You can also visit our home care costs page for a breakdown of payment options including long-term care insurance.

Not all home care agencies in Arlington operate the same way. Our guide on how to choose a home care agency in Virginia covers this in detail, but here are the questions worth asking:

• Is the agency licensed by the Virginia Department of Health as a Home Care Organization?
• Does the agency carry liability insurance and conduct thorough background checks? We do both.
• How does the agency handle emergencies or caregiver absences? We have backup coverage protocols and a direct line families can reach any time.
• Does the agency have experience with memory care, Parkinson’s, or post-hospital recovery? Our caregivers receive ongoing training in all three. See our guides to Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s care, and post-hospital care in Arlington.

Many of our Arlington clients come to us directly from Virginia Hospital Center following surgery, a fall, a stroke, or a cardiac event. The transition from hospital to home is one of the highest-risk periods for older adults — readmission rates spike in the first 30 days without proper support at home. Our guide to post-surgery home care in Northern Virginia explains what that recovery support looks like in practice.

CareLiving works with families during discharge planning to ensure a caregiver is in place before your loved one arrives home. We can coordinate with the hospital’s case management team, review discharge instructions alongside family members, and build a care plan that supports the specific recovery protocol the medical team has outlined.

If your loved one has been admitted to Virginia Hospital Center or Inova Fairfax and you are thinking ahead to discharge, call us early. The earlier we are involved, the smoother the transition. Families in nearby Fairfax, Herndon, and Alexandria navigating the same process can also reach out — we serve all of Northern Virginia.