Hospice Support in Richlands, VA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Richlands, VA: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Richlands ZIP codes

138

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Tazewell County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Tazewell County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Richlands ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Medical Services Of America Home Health & Hospice in Richlands (0.4 mi) and Legacy Hospice & Palliative Care in Cedar Bluff (2.8 mi).

554 Richlands residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Richlands compared with Tazewell County and Virginia

Census figure	Richlands	Tazewell County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,354	$39,647	—

Older residents in towns around Richlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Tazewell, VA	17 mi	1,062	44%
Lebanon, VA	20 mi	1,014	36%
Marion, VA	24 mi	1,241	38%
Welch, WV	26 mi	403	59%
Abingdon, VA	28 mi	2,046	35%
Bluefield, VA	31 mi	1,257	26%

Hospices serving Richlands

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medical Services Of America Home Health & Hospice	Richlands, VA	0.4 mi	(276) 964-4202
Legacy Hospice & Palliative Care	Cedar Bluff, VA	2.8 mi	(276) 596-9181
Helping Hands Hospice, Inc	Cedar Bluff, VA	2.8 mi	(276) 964-4313
Home Nursing Company Inc	Lebanon, VA	21 mi	(276) 889-4318
Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon)	Abingdon, VA	30 mi	(276) 494-0465
Wythe Hospice Of Swva	Wytheville, VA	41 mi	(276) 228-1710

Straight-line miles from the center of Richlands. 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 Richlands

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 57% of the $2,196 monthly median income of Richlands 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 Richlands: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Richlands?

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 57% of the $2,196 monthly median income of Richlands 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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