Local senior resources for Fairfax City and the surrounding Fairfax area - the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Fairfax City
- Area Agency on Aging: free options counseling and benefits screening through the Arlington Area Agency on Aging, the Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services, or the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging (Division of Adult and Aging Services), covering Fairfax County, VA.
- Senior centers & meal delivery: meals served on-site or delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programs around Fairfax City.
- Medical transport: scheduled, non-emergency rides to appointments at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
- Caregiver support: support groups - in person and online - plus memory cafes.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Washington DC VA Medical Center; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Fairfax City and the surrounding county seat area combine suburban campuses with easy access to Inova Fairfax Hospital, making it a common landing spot after a hospital discharge.
How to take the next step
A free DC Senior Advisor advisor can shortlist options that fit your timeline and budget and line up tours across DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Reach us online - there's never a fee for families.
