Respite Care in Crozet, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Crozet, VA: the local picture

1,374

residents 65 or older (15% of Crozet)

73%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Albemarle County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Crozet ZIP codes

Most older adults in Crozet live with someone: 73% 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 325 Crozet residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (25% in Albemarle County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Crozet ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Crozet compared with Albemarle County and Virginia

Census figure	Crozet	Albemarle County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	5.1%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.9%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,969	$82,997	—

Older residents in towns around Crozet

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
University of Virginia, VA	9.8 mi	227	36%
Waynesboro, VA	11 mi	4,081	32%
Charlottesville, VA	12 mi	6,118	29%
Pantops, VA	14 mi	1,178	31%
Hollymead, VA	15 mi	1,342	42%
Grottoes, VA	16 mi	423	45%

Hospices serving Crozet

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	7.7 mi	(434) 266-9880
Legacy Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	(434) 970-7776
Medi Home Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	16 mi	(434) 244-0890
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	Charlottesville, VA	16 mi	(434) 817-6900
Gentiva Ii	Harrisonburg, VA	28 mi	(540) 801-0406

Nursing homes near Crozet (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedars Healthcare Center	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	2 of 5	141	(434) 296-5611
Monroe Health & Rehab Center	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	180	(434) 973-7933
Summit Square	Waynesboro, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	18	(540) 941-3100
Colonnades Health Care Center	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	2 of 5	34	(804) 963-4198

Straight-line miles from the center of Crozet. 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 Crozet

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 17% of the $7,331 monthly median income of Crozet 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 Crozet: common questions

Which hospices serve Crozet?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Crozet ZIP codes, including Trinity Hospice, Legacy Hospice, Medi Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Crozet?

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 17% of the $7,331 monthly median income of Crozet 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 Crozet. 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 Crozet, VA