Companion Care in East Highland Park, VA for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in East Highland Park, VA: the local picture

2,636

residents 65 or older (17% of East Highland Park)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (42% in Richmond city)

5.8%

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

8.4%

of households have no vehicle (13% in Richmond city)

About 999 residents of East Highland Park aged 65 or older live alone, 38% of older residents in households (42% in Richmond city). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

8.4% of East Highland Park households have no vehicle (13% in Richmond city). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 2,636 East Highland Park residents aged 65 or older, 245 are 85 or older (9.3%). 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.

1,670 East Highland Park households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 411 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 273 older East Highland Park residents (10%) live below the poverty line (15% in Richmond city). 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 5.8% of East Highland Park residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are other languages (484), Spanish (255), French, Haitian or Cajun (52). 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.

East Highland Park compared with Richmond city and Virginia

Census figure	East Highland Park	Richmond city	Virginia
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	42%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.8%	12%	17%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	13%	6.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	15%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,484	$49,182	—

Older residents in towns around East Highland Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Highland Springs, VA	3.7 mi	2,549	33%
Montrose, VA	3.9 mi	1,522	43%
Mechanicsville, VA	4.0 mi	7,676	32%
Chamberlayne, VA	4.1 mi	1,366	23%
Lakeside, VA	5.5 mi	1,860	40%
Richmond, VA	5.8 mi	32,244	42%

Hospitals near East Highland Park (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital	Richmond, VA	2.1 mi	not rated	(804) 225-1701
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals	Richmond, VA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(804) 828-9000
Richmond Va Medical Center	Richmond, VA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	(804) 675-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of East Highland Park. 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 East Highland Park

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, which is 34% of the $3,707 monthly median income of East Highland Park households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 East Highland Park: common questions

How many seniors live alone in East Highland Park?

About 999 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (42% in Richmond city).

How much does companion care cost in East Highland Park?

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, which is 34% of the $3,707 monthly median income of East Highland Park households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 East Highland Park?

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; 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 East Highland Park, VA