Respite Care in County Center, VA
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Respite Care in County Center, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in County Center live with someone: 86% 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 135 County Center residents aged 65 or older report a disability (60%) (29% in Prince William County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 17 hospices serving County Center ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
County Center compared with Prince William County and Virginia
| Census figure | County Center | Prince William County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 60% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 19% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 6.0% | 11% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.6% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $250,001 | $100,973 | — |
Older residents in towns around County Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ridge, VA | 2.7 mi | 6,108 | 32% |
| Dale City, VA | 3.0 mi | 8,061 | 29% |
| Potomac Mills, VA | 4.0 mi | 783 | 34% |
| Independent Hill, VA | 5.0 mi | 913 | 30% |
| Buckhall, VA | 5.2 mi | 2,529 | 28% |
| Crosspointe, VA | 5.5 mi | 935 | 13% |
Hospices serving County Center
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia | Woodbridge, VA | 2.4 mi | (571) 677-2600 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic | Fairfax, VA | 11 mi | (703) 270-4300 |
| Phs Hospice Care | Fairfax, VA | 13 mi | (703) 352-1939 |
| Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) | Farifax, VA | 13 mi | (703) 273-8693 |
| Compassus - Reston | Chantilly, VA | 14 mi | (571) 262-5200 |
Nursing homes near County Center (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster At Lake Ridge | Lake Ridge, VA | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (703) 643-9017 |
| Belmont Bay Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Woodbridge, VA | 5.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (703) 491-6167 |
| Birmingham Green | Manassas, VA | 7.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 180 | (703) 257-0935 |
| Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center | Burke, VA | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (703) 425-9765 |
Straight-line miles from the center of County Center. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in County Center
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 6% of the $20,833 monthly median income of County Center 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.
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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Respite Care in County Center: common questions
Which hospices serve County Center?
Medicare lists 17 hospices for County Center ZIP codes, including Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Phs Hospice Care.
How much does respite care cost in County Center?
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 6% of the $20,833 monthly median income of County Center 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 County Center. 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 senior care near County Center
Respite Care in nearby cities
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- Respite Care in Buckhall, VA
- Respite Care in Crosspointe, VA
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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