Companion Care in Bethel Manor, VA for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Bethel Manor, VA: the local picture

5

residents 65 or older (0.1% of Bethel Manor)

0.0%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in York County)

5.6%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

3.7%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in York County)

About 0 residents of Bethel Manor aged 65 or older live alone, 0.0% of older residents in households (22% in York County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

3.7% of Bethel Manor households have no vehicle (3.8% in York County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 5 Bethel Manor residents aged 65 or older, 0 are 85 or older (0.0%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

About 0 older Bethel Manor residents (0.0%) live below the poverty line (5.0% in York County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 5.6% of Bethel Manor residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (128), other languages (35), other Asian and Pacific Island languages (25). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Bethel Manor compared with York County and Virginia

Census figure	Bethel Manor	York County	Virginia
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	0.1%	18%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	11%	17%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.8%	6.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.0%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	0.0%	31%	31%

Older residents in towns around Bethel Manor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Newport News, VA	5.6 mi	25,916	37%
Poquoson, VA	7.0 mi	2,474	17%
Hampton, VA	7.8 mi	22,962	31%
Carrollton, VA	12 mi	983	22%
Gloucester Point, VA	13 mi	2,331	27%
Smithfield, VA	14 mi	1,645	27%

Hospitals near Bethel Manor (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Regional Medical Center	Newport News, VA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	(757) 594-2000
Sentara Careplex Hospital	Hampton, VA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	(757) 827-2545
Mary Immaculate Hospital	Newport News, VA	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(757) 886-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethel Manor. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Bethel Manor

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Bethel Manor: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Bethel Manor?

About 0 residents aged 65 or older, 0.0% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (22% in York County).

How much does companion care cost in Bethel Manor?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Bethel Manor?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Companion Care for Seniors in Bethel Manor, VA