4.5 miles from city center
Description

Benchmark at Alexandria is a novel senior living community located on Berkeley Street, Alexandria, VA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features 89 assisted living apartments and 26 memory care units promising seniors’ relaxation and safety. Considering seniors’ individuality, the community meticulously crafts care plans catering to seniors’ needs and preferences.

The community fosters a vibrant environment, encouraging seniors to live an active lifestyle. Seniors enjoy a fun and meaningful retirement with various activities and programs curated to highlight their strengths and interests. Moreover, the community also conducts outings and exercise classes for their wellness. Chef-prepared menus are served to satisfy resident’s dietary needs and tastes. Benchmark at Alexandria is a great place to live your golden years with its convenient location near local amenities, ensuring everything you need is just steps away.

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What does this place offer?

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
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1 Bed
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Comparison Chart

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Benchmark at Alexandria
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Alexandria
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
89
No
Elancé at Old Town Alexandria
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Alexandria
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
Elancé at West End
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Alexandria
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
Sunrise at Mount Vernon
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Alexandria
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
Sunrise of Alexandria
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Alexandria
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Virginia Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)
VA Medicaid CCC Plus
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • VA Specifics: Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Virginia Respite Care Grant Program
VA Respite Grant
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics: Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$65/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).
Adult Services Program
Virginia Adult Services (AS)
  • General: Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
  • VA Specifics: Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), chore services, assessments, respite (~5 days/year).
Auxiliary Grant Program
Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics: Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
  • Services: Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Virginia Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • VA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Virginia Energy Assistance Program
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics: Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Virginia SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • VA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • VA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
Virginia Property Tax Relief
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).
  • Asset Limits: Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).
  • VA Specifics: Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
  • Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Virginia SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Virginia Seniors

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • VA Specifics: Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
VA Respite Grant

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics: Limited grants; rural/urban balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$65/day), facility respite (up to 5 days).
Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Adult Services Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
  • VA Specifics: Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), chore services, assessments, respite (~5 days/year).
Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • VA Specifics: Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included.
Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • VA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics: Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.
Benefits
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), equipment repair (~$250).
Virginia SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • VA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • VA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Virginia Property Tax Relief

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).
  • Asset Limits: Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).
  • VA Specifics: Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.
Benefits
  • Services: Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality).
Virginia SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • VA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.
Benefits
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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