Companion Care in Gloucester Point, VA for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Gloucester Point, VA: the local picture

2,331

residents 65 or older (21% of Gloucester Point)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Gloucester County)

4.8%

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

1.6%

of households have no vehicle (2.1% in Gloucester County)

About 641 residents of Gloucester Point aged 65 or older live alone, 27% of older residents in households (23% in Gloucester County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

1.6% of Gloucester Point households have no vehicle (2.1% in Gloucester County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 2,331 Gloucester Point residents aged 65 or older, 218 are 85 or older (9.4%). 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.

1,195 Gloucester Point households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 321 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 152 older Gloucester Point residents (6.5%) live below the poverty line (5.7% in Gloucester 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 4.8% of Gloucester Point residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (267), other Indo-European languages (149), Chinese (34). 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.

Gloucester Point compared with Gloucester County and Virginia

Census figure	Gloucester Point	Gloucester County	Virginia
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	3.2%	17%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	2.1%	6.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	5.7%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,194	$69,549	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	9.3 mi	938	33%
Williamsburg, VA	12 mi	2,764	33%
Bethel Manor, VA	13 mi	5	0.0%
Newport News, VA	13 mi	25,916	37%
Poquoson, VA	14 mi	2,474	17%
Hampton, VA	19 mi	22,962	31%

Hospitals near Gloucester Point (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital	Gloucester, VA	10 mi	4 of 5	(804) 693-8800
Mary Immaculate Hospital	Newport News, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	(757) 886-6000
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center	Williamsburg, VA	13 mi	5 of 5	(757) 984-8137

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester Point. 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 Gloucester Point

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 26% of the $4,850 monthly median income of Gloucester Point 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 Gloucester Point: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Gloucester Point?

About 641 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (23% in Gloucester County).

How much does companion care cost in Gloucester Point?

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 26% of the $4,850 monthly median income of Gloucester Point 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 Gloucester Point?

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 Gloucester Point, VA