Respite Care in Burke, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Burke, VA: the local picture

7,317

residents 65 or older (17% of Burke)

88%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Burke ZIP codes

Most older adults in Burke live with someone: 88% 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 1,477 Burke residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Burke ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Burke compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Burke	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$147,419	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Burke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Springfield, VA	2.1 mi	3,705	24%
Kings Park, VA	2.1 mi	812	10%
South Run, VA	2.1 mi	1,280	17%
Burke Centre, VA	2.2 mi	2,909	19%
Kings Park West, VA	3.1 mi	2,230	22%
Newington Forest, VA	3.1 mi	1,737	15%

Hospices serving Burke

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phs Hospice Care	Fairfax, VA	5.7 mi	(703) 352-1939
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	5.8 mi	(703) 270-4300
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	7.0 mi	(703) 712-4874
Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia	Woodbridge, VA	7.6 mi	(571) 677-2600
Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice	Falls Church, VA	8.1 mi	(703) 578-7108

Nursing homes near Burke (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center	Burke, VA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(703) 425-9765
Greenspring Village	Springfield, VA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	62	(703) 923-4663
August Healthcare At Leewood	Annandale, VA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	157	(703) 256-9770
Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Fairfax, VA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	200	(703) 273-7705

Straight-line miles from the center of Burke. 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 Burke

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 10% of the $12,285 monthly median income of Burke 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 Burke: common questions

Which hospices serve Burke?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Burke ZIP codes, including Phs Hospice Care, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Capital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Burke?

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 10% of the $12,285 monthly median income of Burke 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 Burke. 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 Burke

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Other care in Burke

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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 Burke, VA