Respite Care in Buckhall, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Buckhall, VA: the local picture

2,529

residents 65 or older (12% of Buckhall)

82%

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

28%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Buckhall ZIP codes

Most older adults in Buckhall live with someone: 82% 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 649 Buckhall residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Prince William County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Buckhall ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Buckhall compared with Prince William County and Virginia

Census figure	Buckhall	Prince William County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	19%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	5.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	2.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,679	$100,973	—

Older residents in towns around Buckhall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Manassas, VA	2.9 mi	4,540	33%
Manassas Park, VA	3.7 mi	1,744	40%
Loch Lomond, VA	4.9 mi	514	32%
Independent Hill, VA	5.0 mi	913	30%
Yorkshire, VA	5.1 mi	629	18%
County Center, VA	5.2 mi	226	60%

Hospices serving Buckhall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	11 mi	(703) 270-4300
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	17 mi	(703) 712-4874
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	111 mi	(434) 315-0175

Nursing homes near Buckhall (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Birmingham Green	Manassas, VA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	180	(703) 257-0935
Manassas Health And Rehab Center	Manassas, VA	4.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(703) 257-9770
Westminster At Lake Ridge	Lake Ridge, VA	9.4 mi	5 of 5	60	(703) 643-9017
Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center	Burke, VA	10 mi	4 of 5	120	(703) 425-9765

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhall. 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 Buckhall

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 14% of the $8,973 monthly median income of Buckhall 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 Buckhall: common questions

Which hospices serve Buckhall?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Buckhall ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Capital Hospice, James River Home Health Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Buckhall?

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 14% of the $8,973 monthly median income of Buckhall 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 Buckhall. 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 Buckhall, VA