Hospice Support in Braddock, VA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Braddock, VA: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Braddock ZIP codes

355

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

30%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Braddock ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic in Fairfax (1.9 mi) and Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) in Farifax (3.6 mi).

400 Braddock residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Braddock compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Braddock	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	6.0%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	5.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$139,483	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Braddock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fair Oaks, VA	2.3 mi	3,631	29%
Fair Lakes, VA	2.4 mi	1,254	26%
Fairfax Station, VA	2.7 mi	2,458	13%
Union Mill, VA	2.7 mi	1,054	8.3%
George Mason, VA	2.8 mi	630	19%
Fairfax, VA	3.4 mi	3,518	29%

Hospices serving Braddock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	1.9 mi	(703) 270-4300
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	3.6 mi	(703) 273-8693
Phs Hospice Care	Fairfax, VA	5.2 mi	(703) 352-1939
Compassus - Reston	Chantilly, VA	6.2 mi	(571) 262-5200
The Medical Team	Reston, VA	6.9 mi	(703) 390-2300
Caregivers Hospice	Vienna, VA	8.2 mi	(571) 766-0922

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Braddock

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 11% of the $11,624 monthly median income of Braddock 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Braddock: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Braddock?

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 11% of the $11,624 monthly median income of Braddock 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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