Respite Care in Bellwood, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bellwood, VA: the local picture

1,079

residents 65 or older (14% of Bellwood)

64%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Chesterfield County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bellwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bellwood live with someone: 64% 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 487 Bellwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (29% in Chesterfield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Bellwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bellwood compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Bellwood	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	6.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	13%	3.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,258	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Bellwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Meadowbrook, VA	2.7 mi	3,595	41%
Bensley, VA	2.9 mi	566	51%
Chester, VA	3.7 mi	3,685	29%
Manchester, VA	8.2 mi	1,537	29%
Enon, VA	8.3 mi	655	32%
Rockwood, VA	8.5 mi	2,081	18%

Hospices serving Bellwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C.	Richmond, VA	8.5 mi	(804) 554-5530
Athc - Hospice, LLC	Colonial Heights, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 520-7766
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 613-4529
Gentiva	Richmond, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 290-4300
A Touch Of Grace Hospice LLC	North Chesterfield, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 728-2278

Nursing homes near Bellwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Health Care Center Lucy Corr	Chesterfield, VA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	216	(804) 748-1511
Tyler's Retreat At Iron Bridge	Chester, VA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(804) 706-1023
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center	Richmond, VA	6.4 mi	5 of 5	200	(804) 371-8000
Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	8.2 mi	1 of 5	174	(804) 231-0231

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellwood. 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 Bellwood

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 35% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Bellwood 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 Bellwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Bellwood?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Bellwood ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C., Athc - Hospice, LLC, Trinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bellwood?

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 35% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Bellwood 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 Bellwood. 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 Bellwood, VA