Respite Care in Blue Ridge, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blue Ridge, VA: the local picture

516

residents 65 or older (18% of Blue Ridge)

72%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Botetourt County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blue Ridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blue Ridge live with someone: 72% 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 91 Blue Ridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (23% in Botetourt County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Blue Ridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blue Ridge compared with Botetourt County and Virginia

Census figure	Blue Ridge	Botetourt County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	23%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	6.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	3.7%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,806	$65,601	—

Older residents in towns around Blue Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cloverdale, VA	4.8 mi	932	19%
Daleville, VA	5.6 mi	1,221	26%
Hollins, VA	7.6 mi	4,146	26%
Vinton, VA	8.1 mi	1,476	37%
Roanoke, VA	10 mi	17,466	34%
Salem, VA	14 mi	5,016	29%

Hospices serving Blue Ridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentle Shepherd Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	5.0 mi	(540) 989-6265
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roanoke, VA	5.0 mi	(540) 265-8509
Carilion Hospice Services Of Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	11 mi	(540) 224-4800
Good Samaritan Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	11 mi	(540) 776-0198
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Roanoke, VA	12 mi	(540) 278-1322

Nursing homes near Blue Ridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Daleville Health And Rehabilitation	Daleville, VA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(540) 966-0056
The Glebe	Daleville, VA	5.8 mi	5 of 5	32	(540) 591-2176
Springtree Healthcare & Rehab Center	Roanoke, VA	6.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 981-2790
Star City Rehabilitation And Nursing	Roanoke, VA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	116	(540) 924-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Blue Ridge. 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 Blue Ridge

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 25% of the $5,151 monthly median income of Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Blue Ridge?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Blue Ridge ZIP codes, including Gentle Shepherd Hospice Inc, Amedisys Hospice Care, Carilion Hospice Services Of Roanoke.

How much does respite care cost in Blue Ridge?

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 25% of the $5,151 monthly median income of Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge. 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.

More near Blue Ridge

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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 Blue Ridge, VA