Companion Care in Virginia Beach, VA for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Virginia Beach, VA: the local picture

72,515

residents 65 or older (16% of Virginia Beach)

25%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

12%

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

4.6%

of households have no vehicle

About 17,902 residents of Virginia Beach aged 65 or older live alone, 25% of older residents in households. They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

4.6% of Virginia Beach households have no vehicle. A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 72,515 Virginia Beach residents aged 65 or older, 7,392 are 85 or older (10%). 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.

35,901 Virginia Beach households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 8,679 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 4,685 older Virginia Beach residents (6.6%) live below the poverty line. 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 12% of Virginia Beach residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (18,617), Tagalog (11,740), other Indo-European languages (5,561). 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.

Virginia Beach compared with Virginia

Census figure	Virginia Beach	Virginia
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	17%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,184	—

Older residents in towns around Virginia Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Norfolk, VA	15 mi	30,440	35%
Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	36,797	26%
Portsmouth, VA	19 mi	15,037	35%
Moyock, NC	21 mi	717	18%
Hampton, VA	24 mi	22,962	31%
Poquoson, VA	28 mi	2,474	17%

Hospitals near Virginia Beach (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital	Virginia Beach, VA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	(757) 395-8000
Chesapeake General Hospital	Chesapeake, VA	12 mi	3 of 5	(757) 312-8121
Nmc Portsmouth	Portsmouth, VA	15 mi	not rated	(757) 953-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Virginia Beach?

About 17,902 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much does companion care cost in Virginia Beach?

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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?

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 Virginia Beach, VA