Hospice Support in West Point, VA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Point, VA: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Point ZIP codes

245

residents 85 or older (7.0% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in King William County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in King William County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes West Point ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Riverside Walter Reed Hospice in Gloucester (17 mi) and Athc - Hospice LLC in Williamsburg (20 mi).

187 West Point residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Point compared with King William County and Virginia

Census figure	West Point	King William County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	10%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,750	$50,852	—

Older residents in towns around West Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	18 mi	938	33%
Williamsburg, VA	20 mi	2,764	33%
Gloucester Point, VA	26 mi	2,331	27%
Sandston, VA	28 mi	1,024	28%
Highland Springs, VA	29 mi	2,549	33%
Mechanicsville, VA	31 mi	7,676	32%

Hospices serving West Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice	Gloucester, VA	17 mi	(804) 693-1111
Athc - Hospice LLC	Williamsburg, VA	20 mi	(757) 634-0109
Hospice Of Virginia	Tappahannock, VA	26 mi	(804) 281-0451
Heartland Hospice (Newport News)	Newport News, VA	34 mi	(757) 594-8215
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC	Newport News, VA	37 mi	(757) 330-8050
Sentara Home Care Services - Newport News	Newport News, VA	37 mi	(757) 736-0723

Straight-line miles from the center of West Point. 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 West Point

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 21% of the $6,146 monthly median income of West Point 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 West Point: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Point?

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 21% of the $6,146 monthly median income of West Point 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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