Respite Care in Chamberlayne, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chamberlayne, VA: the local picture

1,366

residents 65 or older (29% of Chamberlayne)

77%

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

30%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chamberlayne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chamberlayne live with someone: 77% 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 413 Chamberlayne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (29% in Henrico County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Chamberlayne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chamberlayne compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Chamberlayne	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	32%	27%
Residents 65 or older	29%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,500	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Chamberlayne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakeside, VA	2.9 mi	1,860	28%
Mechanicsville, VA	4.0 mi	7,676	37%
Glen Allen, VA	4.1 mi	3,105	34%
East Highland Park, VA	4.1 mi	2,636	33%
Laurel, VA	4.4 mi	2,217	28%
Dumbarton, VA	4.5 mi	1,498	16%

Hospices serving Chamberlayne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Westminster Canterbury Richmond At Home LLC	Richmond, VA	0.4 mi	(804) 292-3500
Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada	Richmond, VA	4.4 mi	(804) 525-1350
Serenity First LLC	Richmond, VA	4.4 mi	(804) 562-5730
Athc-Hospice LLC	Mechanicsville, VA	4.9 mi	(804) 358-3480
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, VA	5.8 mi	(804) 309-3660

Nursing homes near Chamberlayne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	194	(804) 266-9666
Westminster-Canterbury Of Richmond	Richmond, VA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	158	(804) 264-6000
Rosedale Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	128	(804) 262-7364
Parham Health Care & Rehab Center	Richmond, VA	3.6 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 264-9185

Straight-line miles from the center of Chamberlayne. 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 Chamberlayne

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 27% of the $4,708 monthly median income of Chamberlayne 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 Chamberlayne: common questions

Which hospices serve Chamberlayne?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Chamberlayne ZIP codes, including Westminster Canterbury Richmond At Home LLC, Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada, Serenity First LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Chamberlayne?

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 27% of the $4,708 monthly median income of Chamberlayne 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 Chamberlayne. 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 Chamberlayne, VA