Respite Care in Blackstone, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blackstone, VA: the local picture

670

residents 65 or older (20% of Blackstone)

58%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Nottoway County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blackstone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blackstone live with someone: 58% 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 144 Blackstone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (37% in Nottoway County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Blackstone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blackstone compared with Nottoway County and Virginia

Census figure	Blackstone	Nottoway County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	19%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.9%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,875	$38,712	—

Older residents in towns around Blackstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crewe, VA	9.8 mi	294	46%
South Hill, VA	26 mi	1,251	57%
Farmville, VA	26 mi	1,372	41%
Woodlake, VA	29 mi	1,190	21%
Brandermill, VA	31 mi	2,991	24%
Matoaca, VA	31 mi	296	49%

Hospices serving Blackstone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Of Blackstone	Blackstone, VA	1.2 mi	(434) 480-4578
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	27 mi	(434) 315-0175
Centra Hospice Farmville	Farmville, VA	27 mi	(434) 315-2885
Crater Community Hospice, Inc	Petersburg, VA	35 mi	(804) 526-4300
Athc - Hospice, LLC	Colonial Heights, VA	35 mi	(804) 520-7766

Nursing homes near Blackstone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Hall-Blackstone	Blackstone, VA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	180	(434) 292-5301
Wayland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Keysville, VA	14 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 736-8406
Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Amelia, VA	18 mi	1 of 5	100	(804) 561-5611
Lawrenceville Health & Rehabilitation	Lawrenceville, VA	24 mi	1 of 5	77	(434) 848-4766

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackstone. 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 Blackstone

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 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone 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 Blackstone: common questions

Which hospices serve Blackstone?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Blackstone ZIP codes, including Amedisys Of Blackstone, James River Home Health Care LLC, Centra Hospice Farmville.

How much does respite care cost in Blackstone?

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 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone 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 Blackstone. 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 Blackstone, VA