In-Home Hospice Support in Lake of the Woods, VA
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Hospice Support in Lake of the Woods, VA: the local picture
Medicare lists 18 hospices whose service area includes Lake of the Woods ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Athc-Hospice, LLC in Fredericksburg (12 mi) and Medi Home Health & Hospice in Fredericksburg (12 mi).
509 Lake of the Woods residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Lake of the Woods compared with Orange County and Virginia
| Census figure | Lake of the Woods | Orange County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2% | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 34% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $93,479 | $78,179 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake of the Woods
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wilderness, VA | 2.6 mi | 437 | 7.6% |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA | 13 mi | 901 | 28% |
| Southern Gateway, VA | 14 mi | 165 | 65% |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 15 mi | 3,300 | 44% |
| Falmouth, VA | 16 mi | 946 | 22% |
| Culpeper, VA | 16 mi | 2,299 | 34% |
Hospices serving Lake of the Woods
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athc-Hospice, LLC | Fredericksburg, VA | 12 mi | (540) 322-2981 |
| Medi Home Health & Hospice | Fredericksburg, VA | 12 mi | (703) 392-7100 |
| Gentiva I | Fredericksburg, VA | 12 mi | (804) 925-6454 |
| Mary Washington Hospice | Fredericksburg, VA | 15 mi | (540) 741-3580 |
| James River Home Health Care LLC (Fredericksburg) | Fredericksburg, VA | 17 mi | (540) 898-5209 |
| Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia | Woodbridge, VA | 34 mi | (571) 677-2600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake of the Woods. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What hospice support costs in Lake of the Woods
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 16% of the $7,790 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods 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.
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.
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Hospice Support in Lake of the Woods: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Lake of the Woods?
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 16% of the $7,790 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods 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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Hospice Support in nearby cities
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- Hospice Support in Fredericksburg, VA
- Hospice Support in Falmouth, VA
- Hospice Support in Culpeper, VA
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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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