CareLiving works across both the city and the surrounding county, in Fair Oaks, Centreville, Annandale, and Chantilly, treating the line between them as a formality rather than a boundary that matters to how we serve families.
We start every relationship with a conversation: what your loved one’s day actually looks like, what’s been hardest lately, what would actually help.
From there, we match a caregiver who fits, not just on availability, but on personality and experience.
We offer a full range of home care services in Fairfax County, designed to meet your loved one exactly where they are — whether that means occasional companionship, daily personal care, or 24-hour support.
Personal Care Compassionate assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility—delivered with respect for your loved one’s dignity and comfort. For a more comprehensive guide on personal care, see our local personal care guides in Oakton, McLean, Reston, and Vienna.
Companion Care Meaningful social interaction, conversation, and activities that reduce isolation and enhance emotional well-being. For more on companion care in Fairfax, see our companion care guide for Fairfax families.
Respite Care Temporary relief for family caregivers who need time to rest, travel, or handle other responsibilities, even overnight and on short notice. For a more comprehensive guide, learn more about respite care in Fairfax.
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. For families needing around-the-clock support, see our guide to 24-hour home care in Fairfax.
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.
Our 24-hour home care in Fairfax keeps a caregiver awake and attentive around the clock through rotating shifts — often arranged within 24–48 hours of a discharge from Inova Fairfax Hospital. For a single consistent caregiver, ask about live-in care.
Caring for a parent while raising a family is a lot. Our in-home respite care in Fairfax steps in for a few hours, a weekend, or several weeks — planned or on short notice — so family caregivers can rest without worry.
Companion care keeps Fairfax seniors engaged — conversation, walks, errands around Fairfax City and Fair Oaks, meal preparation, and a consistent friendly face that reduces isolation. It’s the most common starting point for families new to home care.
For recovery after surgery or a stroke, see our post-hospital care and stroke recovery care — Fairfax families searching for help after a hospital stay are among those we serve most. We also provide Parkinson’s care at home throughout Fairfax.
There are a lot of home care options in Fairfax County. Here is what sets CareLiving apart.
Caregivers You Can Trust: Every CareLiver serving Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax County. We understand the communities we serve, the senior resources available through Fairfax County’s Department of Family Services, and the healthcare providers your loved one may already be working with, including teams at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
Fairfax County is one of the most populous counties in Virginia, and one of the most diverse in terms of what families need from home care. Some are managing a straightforward recovery after surgery. Others are navigating a years-long journey with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Some need a few hours of weekly support; others need someone in the home around the clock.
CareLiving works across that entire spectrum, and we build every care plan from scratch rather than fitting families into a standard package.
How the Process Works
Most Fairfax families come to us at a crossroads — a discharge from Inova Fairfax Medical Campus that required faster planning than anyone expected, a parent whose needs have quietly grown beyond what the family can manage, or a caregiver in the household who is approaching burnout. Whatever the starting point, the process is the same.
We begin with a free consultation, usually same week. We come to your loved one’s home, learn their daily routine, understand their needs and personality, and identify the right caregiver match. In most cases care begins within 24 to 48 hours. For families managing a discharge from Inova Fairfax, we can coordinate with the hospital care team and move faster when the situation requires it.
Medicaid Home Care in Fairfax County
Fairfax County has one of the largest populations of Medicaid-eligible seniors in Northern Virginia, and many families do not realize that home care can be fully or partially covered. Virginia’s Medicaid CCC Plus Waiver funds non-medical home care — including personal care, companion care, and live-in support — for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities across the county.
CareLiving is enrolled with all four Medicaid managed care plans serving Fairfax County: Anthem, Sentara, Humana CCC Plus, and Aetna. If your loved one is already enrolled in one of these plans, we handle authorization 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 thoroughly. The questions that matter most: Are caregivers properly insured and background-checked? Does the agency have documented experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s, and post-hospital recovery? How does the agency handle scheduling gaps or caregiver absences?
CareLiving caregivers are trained in personal care, memory care, and specialized condition support. We serve families across the City of Fairfax, Fair Oaks, Centreville, Chantilly, Annandale, and the broader county.
Coordinating with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Inova Fairfax is the primary hospital for a large portion of our Fairfax clients, and many come to us directly following discharge after surgery, a cardiac event, a stroke, or a fall. The transition home is the highest-risk window — readmission rates spike in the first 30 days without proper in-home support. Our post-surgery home care guide outlines what that recovery support looks like in practice.
We work with families during discharge planning, review care instructions alongside family members, and have a caregiver in place before your loved one arrives home. Families in nearby Herndon, Reston, Vienna, McLean, and Burke navigating the same process are welcome to reach out as well.
CareLiving provides home care services throughout the City of Fairfax and the surrounding communities in Fairfax County, including:
We also serve families in Herndon, Vienna, Reston, McLean, and Burke. Not sure if we cover your area? Call us at (571) 599-7467.
Home care costs in Fairfax County 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. Also visit our long-term care insurance page to learn more.
CareLiving accepts Medicaid through Virginia’s CCC Plus Waiver program, which covers home care services for eligible seniors in Fairfax County. We also work with long-term care insurance plans. Call us to confirm coverage — our team handles the verification process for you.
In most cases, we can begin services within 24 to 48 hours of your initial consultation. For urgent situations, call us directly at (571) 599-7467.
Home health care is medical — skilled nursing, physical therapy, wound care — typically ordered by a physician and covered by Medicare. Home care is non-medical support: help with bathing, dressing, meals, companionship, and daily activities. Many families use both together. We cover this in more detail in our guide to home care vs. home health care.
Care schedules at CareLiving are built around your loved one’s needs. Whether you’re looking for part-time support or full-time coverage, we will find an arrangement that works. Give us a call and we will walk you through the options.
If you are looking for home care in Fairfax County, 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.
