Housing Options and Resources
Continuum of Long-Term Care
Most people prefer to remain in their home and communities as they age, but sometimes additional supports are needed to age in place successfully. Sometimes these additional supports are provided in the home, such as home-delivered meals, mental health, personal care services, transportation, and much more. Other times people may prefer or need to move to another setting as they age.
Read more on the types of long-term care residences and where they are in Arlington:
Long-Term Care Resources
Nursing Home Compare
Nursing Home Compare is a 5 star rating system which includes quality care measures and nursing home inspections.
Ombudsman Program
The Northern Virginia Ombudsman Program has information on long-term care communities across the region.
Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team (RAFT)
The RAFT Program intensive mental health services to adults 65 and older who need assisted living or nursing home level care and are ready to be discharged from a state psychiatric hospital or are at risk of going to a state psychiatric hospital. RAFT is funded by a grant from the state of Virginia and a Federal Block Grant and is administered by Arlington County.
Virginia Department of Health
Nursing facilities are licensed by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification and are inspected at least every 2 years for state licensure and on average every year for Medicare/Medicaid certification.
Virginia Department of Social Services
Visit the VDSS website to search for an Assisted Living residence or view recent licensing reports. VDSS regulates Assisted Livings and conducts annual licensing reviews.
Other Resources
For additional information on long-term care, we encourage you to visit these websites or contact our Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for more information about resources in the community.