Respite Care in Bailey's Crossroads, VA
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Respite Care in Bailey's Crossroads, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in Bailey's Crossroads live with someone: 67% 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 1,166 Bailey's Crossroads residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Bailey's Crossroads ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Bailey's Crossroads compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Bailey's Crossroads | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 24% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $78,875 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bailey's Crossroads
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Corners, VA | 1.4 mi | 1,768 | 34% |
| Lake Barcroft, VA | 1.5 mi | 2,170 | 21% |
| Lincolnia, VA | 2.5 mi | 2,610 | 24% |
| Arlington, VA | 2.7 mi | 28,123 | 26% |
| West Falls Church, VA | 3.2 mi | 4,454 | 30% |
| Alexandria, VA | 3.3 mi | 20,348 | 25% |
Hospices serving Bailey's Crossroads
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice | Falls Church, VA | 0.7 mi | (703) 578-7108 |
| Capital Hospice | Falls Church, VA | 3.5 mi | (703) 712-4874 |
| Phs Hospice Care | Fairfax, VA | 7.2 mi | (703) 352-1939 |
| Capital Hospice | Washington, DC | 8.8 mi | (202) 244-8300 |
| Caregivers Hospice | Vienna, VA | 9.0 mi | (571) 766-0922 |
Nursing homes near Bailey's Crossroads (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads | Falls Church, VA | 0.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 73 | (703) 578-7261 |
| Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation | Arlington, VA | 0.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 161 | (703) 379-7200 |
| Goodwin House Alexandria | Alexandria, VA | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (703) 824-1192 |
| The Jefferson | Arlington, VA | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 31 | (703) 516-9455 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bailey's Crossroads. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Bailey's Crossroads
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 19% of the $6,573 monthly median income of Bailey's Crossroads 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 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.
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Respite Care in Bailey's Crossroads: common questions
Which hospices serve Bailey's Crossroads?
Medicare lists 12 hospices for Bailey's Crossroads ZIP codes, including Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice, Capital Hospice, Phs Hospice Care.
How much does respite care cost in Bailey's Crossroads?
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 19% of the $6,573 monthly median income of Bailey's Crossroads 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 Bailey's Crossroads. 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.
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