Hospice Support in King George, VA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in King George, VA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve King George ZIP codes

52

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

24%

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

27%

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

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes King George ZIP codes, the nearest offices being James River Home Health Care LLC (Fredericksburg) in Fredericksburg (16 mi) and Mary Washington Hospice in Fredericksburg (16 mi).

157 King George residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

King George compared with King George County and Virginia

Census figure	King George	King George County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	0.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	8.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around King George

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Dahlgren, VA	7.8 mi	521	33%
Colonial Beach, VA	10 mi	960	33%
Stafford Courthouse, VA	16 mi	422	21%
Falmouth, VA	16 mi	946	22%
Aquia Harbour, VA	16 mi	878	23%
Fredericksburg, VA	16 mi	3,300	44%

Hospices serving King George

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
James River Home Health Care LLC (Fredericksburg)	Fredericksburg, VA	16 mi	(540) 898-5209
Mary Washington Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	16 mi	(540) 741-3580
Athc-Hospice, LLC	Fredericksburg, VA	20 mi	(540) 322-2981
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	20 mi	(703) 392-7100
Gentiva I	Fredericksburg, VA	20 mi	(804) 925-6454
Hospice Of Virginia	Tappahannock, VA	29 mi	(804) 281-0451

Straight-line miles from the center of King George. 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 King George

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 King George: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in King George?

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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