Respite Care in Bensley, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bensley, VA: the local picture

566

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Bensley)

63%

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

51%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bensley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bensley live with someone: 63% 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 287 Bensley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (29% in Chesterfield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Bensley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bensley compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Bensley	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	6.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,772	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Bensley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Meadowbrook, VA	2.0 mi	3,595	41%
Bellwood, VA	2.9 mi	1,079	45%
Richmond, VA	6.0 mi	32,244	34%
Manchester, VA	6.1 mi	1,537	29%
Montrose, VA	6.4 mi	1,522	53%
Chester, VA	6.6 mi	3,685	29%

Hospices serving Bensley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C.	Richmond, VA	5.7 mi	(804) 554-5530
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, VA	7.5 mi	(804) 309-3660
Enhabit Hospice (Richmond)	Richmond, VA	8.0 mi	(804) 726-2855
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	8.0 mi	(804) 613-4529
Gentiva	Richmond, VA	8.0 mi	(804) 290-4300

Nursing homes near Bensley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center	Richmond, VA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	200	(804) 371-8000
Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	5.4 mi	1 of 5	174	(804) 231-0231
Health Care Center Lucy Corr	Chesterfield, VA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	216	(804) 748-1511
Beaufont Health And Rehabilitation Center	Richmond, VA	6.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 272-2918

Straight-line miles from the center of Bensley. 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 Bensley

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 32% of the $3,981 monthly median income of Bensley 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 Bensley: common questions

Which hospices serve Bensley?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Bensley ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C., Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care, Enhabit Hospice (Richmond).

How much does respite care cost in Bensley?

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 32% of the $3,981 monthly median income of Bensley 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 Bensley. 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 Bensley, VA