Respite Care in Ashland, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ashland, VA: the local picture

1,408

residents 65 or older (18% of Ashland)

60%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Hanover County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ashland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ashland live with someone: 60% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 457 Ashland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (28% in Hanover County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Ashland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ashland compared with Hanover County and Virginia

Census figure	Ashland	Hanover County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	5.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	3.0%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,968	$75,363	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glen Allen, VA	6.6 mi	3,105	34%
Laurel, VA	8.8 mi	2,217	28%
Wyndham, VA	8.9 mi	1,249	23%
Innsbrook, VA	9.3 mi	1,041	15%
Chamberlayne, VA	9.5 mi	1,366	30%
Lakeside, VA	10 mi	1,860	28%

Hospices serving Ashland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nayar Hospice LLC	Ashland, VA	1.5 mi	(804) 330-5433
Ascend Hospice	Glen Allen, VA	5.0 mi	(804) 673-1330
Amedisys Hospice Of Richmond	Glen Allen, VA	5.0 mi	(804) 288-4734
Bridge Hospice	Glen Allen, VA	7.5 mi	(804) 290-0951
Westminster Canterbury Richmond At Home LLC	Richmond, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 292-3500

Nursing homes near Ashland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ashland Nursing And Rehabilitation	Ashland, VA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	190	(804) 798-3291
Elizabeth Adam Crump Health And Rehab	Glen Allen, VA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 672-8725
Parham Health Care & Rehab Center	Richmond, VA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 264-9185
Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	9.9 mi	2 of 5	194	(804) 266-9666

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashland. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Ashland

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 $4,581 monthly median income of Ashland 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Ashland: common questions

Which hospices serve Ashland?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Ashland ZIP codes, including Nayar Hospice LLC, Ascend Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Richmond.

How much does respite care cost in Ashland?

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 $4,581 monthly median income of Ashland 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Ashland. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus covers Virginia.

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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.

Respite Care in Ashland, VA