Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront and brick-lined streets give the city a distinct character, but most of CareLiving’s work happens in the residential neighborhoods around it – places like Del Ray, Rosemont, Seminary Hill, and the West End.
We don’t lead with a service list. We start by understanding what your loved one’s daily routine looks like now.
From there, we build the care plan and match the right caregiver around that routine.
We offer a full range of home care services in Alexandria, from companion care and personal care to 24-hour and overnight support, all built around your loved one’s specific needs.
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.
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 help after surgery, 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. For specialized guidance, see our guide to Parkinson’s home care in Northern Virginia.
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.
Families wondering whether it’s the right time for care can read our guide on when to start in-home care in Alexandria.
For an overview of daily support options for older adults, see our guide to senior care in Alexandria.
Our senior care at home helps Alexandria’s older adults stay in the homes and neighborhoods they love — from Old Town to the West End — with support that ranges from daily check-ins and meal preparation to full personal care.
Common signs: missed medications, a fall (or a close call), unopened mail, weight loss, or a spouse quietly exhausted from caregiving. If any of these feel familiar, a free in-home assessment can tell you exactly what level of support would help — with no obligation. Start small with companion care and adjust as needs change.
After a discharge from Inova Alexandria or Virginia Hospital Center, our post-hospital care and stroke recovery care support a safe recovery at home — often starting within 24–48 hours.
There are a lot of home care options in Alexandria. Here is what sets CareLiving apart.
Caregivers You Can Trust
Every CareLiver serving Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria. We understand the communities we serve, the senior resources available through the City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services, and the healthcare providers your loved one may already be working with, including teams at Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Alexandria is not a suburb in the traditional sense. It is a city with its own government, its own identity, and neighborhoods that feel genuinely distinct from one another. The families we work with in Del Ray are different from those in Seminary Hill, and both are different from the West End.
What they share is a desire to keep their loved ones in the homes and communities they know, with support that is reliable and genuinely personal.
How the Process Works
We begin with a free consultation, usually same week. We come to your loved one’s home, learn their daily routine, understand their personality and care needs, and identify the right caregiver match. In most cases care begins within 24 to 48 hours. For families managing a discharge from Inova Alexandria Hospital, we can coordinate with the hospital care team directly and move faster when the situation requires it.
Our guide on when to start in-home care in Alexandria is a good starting point for families who are still working out whether the time is right. And our post-surgery home care guide outlines what discharge transition support looks like in practice.
Many Alexandria families qualify for coverage through Virginia’s Medicaid CCC Plus Waiver. This program funds non-medical home care — including personal care, companion care, and live-in support — for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities in the City of Alexandria.
CareLiving is enrolled with all four Medicaid managed care plans serving Alexandria: Anthem, Sentara, Humana CCC Plus, and Aetna. If your loved one is already enrolled in one of these plans, we handle the authorization process directly. For families paying privately or through insurance, our home care costs page and long-term care insurance page explain your options in full.
Our guide on how to choose a home care agency in Virginia covers this in detail. The questions worth asking any agency: Are caregivers properly insured and background-checked? Does the agency have documented experience with memory care, Parkinson’s, and post-hospital recovery? How does the agency handle a caregiver absence at short notice? How does communication work with family members who are not local?
CareLiving caregivers are trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal care, and specialized condition support. We serve families throughout Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Seminary Hill, the West End, and the broader City of Alexandria.
CareLiving provides home care services throughout Alexandria and the surrounding communities, including:
We also serve families in nearby Arlington and Falls Church. Not sure if we cover your area? Call us at (571) 599-7467.
Home care costs in Alexandria vary depending on the level of care, the number of hours per week, and whether you need occasional support or full-time coverage. Live-in and 24-hour care is priced differently than hourly visits. CareLiving offers a free consultation to walk you through your options and provide a clear, no-surprise cost breakdown. Visit our Home Care Costs page for more detail.
Yes. CareLiving accepts Medicaid through Virginia’s CCC Plus Waiver program, which covers home care for eligible seniors in Alexandria. We also work with long-term care insurance. Call us and our team will handle the verification process for you. You can also visit our long-term care insurance page to learn more.
In most cases we can begin services within 24 to 48 hours of your consultation. For urgent situations, call us directly at (571) 599-7467.
Home health care is medical — skilled nursing, physical therapy, wound care — ordered by a physician and typically covered by Medicare. Home care is non-medical: help with bathing, dressing, meals, companionship, and daily activities. Many families use both. We cover this in more detail in our guide to home care vs. home health care.
If you are looking for home care in Alexandria, we would love to meet your family.
CareLiving offers a free, no-obligation consultation, in your home, at a time that works for you. We will listen to your situation, walk you through our approach, and put together a care plan that fits your loved one’s life.
Call us at (571) 599-7467 or click below to schedule your consultation. Same-week appointments are available. To learn more visit our local resource guide on when it is time for in-home care in Alexandria.
