Hospice Support in Dahlgren, VA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dahlgren, VA: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dahlgren ZIP codes

50

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

33%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in King George County)

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Dahlgren ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Mary Washington Hospice in Fredericksburg (23 mi) and Athc-Hospice, LLC in Fredericksburg (27 mi).

173 Dahlgren residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dahlgren compared with King George County and Virginia

Census figure	Dahlgren	King George County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	0.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	27%	8.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Dahlgren

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Colonial Beach, VA	6.6 mi	960	33%
King George, VA	7.8 mi	738	24%
La Plata, MD	15 mi	1,871	51%
Bryans Road, MD	18 mi	953	17%
Indian Head, MD	18 mi	414	55%
Quantico Base, VA	19 mi	0	—

Hospices serving Dahlgren

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary Washington Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	23 mi	(540) 741-3580
Athc-Hospice, LLC	Fredericksburg, VA	27 mi	(540) 322-2981
Gentiva I	Fredericksburg, VA	27 mi	(804) 925-6454
Hospice Of Virginia	Tappahannock, VA	31 mi	(804) 281-0451
Compassus - Reston	Chantilly, VA	43 mi	(571) 262-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Dahlgren. 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 Dahlgren

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 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 Dahlgren: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dahlgren?

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).

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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