Respite Care in Clifton Forge, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clifton Forge, VA: the local picture

862

residents 65 or older (25% of Clifton Forge)

47%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alleghany County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clifton Forge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clifton Forge live with someone: 47% 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 292 Clifton Forge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (31% in Alleghany County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Clifton Forge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clifton Forge compared with Alleghany County and Virginia

Census figure	Clifton Forge	Alleghany County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	36%	27%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	20%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	17%	6.0%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,945	$32,401	—

Older residents in towns around Clifton Forge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Covington, VA	9.2 mi	1,125	31%
Lexington, VA	21 mi	1,273	42%
White Sulphur Springs, WV	26 mi	609	34%
Buena Vista, VA	26 mi	1,240	48%
Daleville, VA	29 mi	1,221	26%
Blue Ridge, VA	31 mi	516	18%

Hospices serving Clifton Forge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Connectionsplus Healthcare + Hospice	Lexington, VA	20 mi	(540) 463-1848
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roanoke, VA	33 mi	(540) 265-8509
Good Samaritan Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	38 mi	(540) 776-0198
Heartland Hospice (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	42 mi	(540) 725-7600
Legacy Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	74 mi	(434) 970-7776

Nursing homes near Clifton Forge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Woodlands Health And Rehab Center	Clifton Forge, VA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(540) 863-4096
Alleghany Health And Rehab	Clifton Forge, VA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	105	(540) 862-5791
Brian Center Of Alleghany	Low Moor, VA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	89	(540) 862-3610
The Springs Nursing & Rehab Center	Hot Springs, VA	11 mi	5 of 5	60	(540) 839-2299

Straight-line miles from the center of Clifton Forge. 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 Clifton Forge

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 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Clifton Forge: common questions

Which hospices serve Clifton Forge?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Clifton Forge ZIP codes, including Connectionsplus Healthcare + Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care, Good Samaritan Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Clifton Forge?

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 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge. 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 Clifton Forge, VA