STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
Virginia Elder Care & Medicaid
Virginia's Medicaid offers crucial long-term care support for seniors through its CCC Plus waiver, though strict income and asset limits necessitate careful planning.
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RANKED #40
GRADE D
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Virginia
Full breakdown of Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
D
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 48.0 / 100
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Virginia At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
289
Senior Medicaid Waivers
1
National Rank
#40 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Virginia
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Assisted Living
$5,250/mo
+14.4% vs national avg
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Nursing Home
$8,929/mo
-19.1% vs national avg
- 289 nursing homes · 32,623 beds
- Avg CMS rating 3.01★ (55 rated 5★, 61 rated 1★)
- 3.81 nurse hrs/resident/day (0.69 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Memory Care
$6,563/mo
+14.4% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$27/hr
- Median aide wage $14.03/hr
- ~61,680 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS