Hospice Support in Norfolk, VA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Norfolk, VA: the local picture

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Norfolk ZIP codes

2,704

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability

Medicare lists 32 hospices whose service area includes Norfolk ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Wings Over Virginia LLC in Norfolk (5.0 mi) and Promedica Hospice (Virginia Beach) in Virginia Beach (7.7 mi).

10,407 Norfolk residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Norfolk compared with Virginia

Census figure	Norfolk	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,765	—

Older residents in towns around Norfolk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Portsmouth, VA	7.6 mi	15,037	35%
Hampton, VA	9.1 mi	22,962	31%
Poquoson, VA	15 mi	2,474	17%
Carrollton, VA	15 mi	983	22%
Virginia Beach, VA	15 mi	72,515	25%
Bethel Manor, VA	16 mi	5	0.0%

Hospices serving Norfolk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wings Over Virginia LLC	Norfolk, VA	5.0 mi	(757) 392-9684
Promedica Hospice (Virginia Beach)	Virginia Beach, VA	7.7 mi	(757) 490-9323
Gentiva	Virginia Beach, VA	7.7 mi	(757) 461-0600
Enhabit Hospice	Virginia Beach, VA	7.7 mi	(757) 938-3861
Freda H Gordon Hospice	Virginia Beach, VA	9.4 mi	(757) 321-2242
Suncrest Hospice	Virginia Beach, VA	10 mi	(757) 832-7001

Straight-line miles from the center of Norfolk. 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 Norfolk

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 28% of the $4,480 monthly median income of Norfolk 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 Norfolk: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Norfolk?

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 28% of the $4,480 monthly median income of Norfolk 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).

More near Norfolk

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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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