Respite Care in Dranesville, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dranesville, VA: the local picture

1,858

residents 65 or older (16% of Dranesville)

88%

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

27%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dranesville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dranesville 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 495 Dranesville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Dranesville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dranesville compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Dranesville	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$162,171	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Dranesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sterling, VA	2.0 mi	3,618	24%
Herndon, VA	2.0 mi	2,439	31%
Sugarland Run, VA	2.5 mi	1,431	28%
Dulles Town Center, VA	3.0 mi	358	23%
Hutchison, VA	3.2 mi	391	36%
Reston, VA	3.5 mi	10,441	22%

Hospices serving Dranesville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
The Medical Team	Reston, VA	4.6 mi	(703) 390-2300
Caregivers Hospice	Vienna, VA	7.4 mi	(571) 766-0922
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	8.3 mi	(703) 273-8693
Compassus - Reston	Chantilly, VA	8.6 mi	(571) 262-5200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	11 mi	(703) 270-4300

Nursing homes near Dranesville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center	Sterling, VA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	150	(703) 834-5800
Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing	Potomac Falls, VA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(703) 404-5201
Ashby Ponds Inc	Ashburn, VA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	44	(571) 291-6200
Dulles Health & Rehab Center	Herndon, VA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	166	(703) 934-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Dranesville. 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 Dranesville

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 9% of the $13,514 monthly median income of Dranesville 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 Dranesville: common questions

Which hospices serve Dranesville?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Dranesville ZIP codes, including The Medical Team, Caregivers Hospice, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax).

How much does respite care cost in Dranesville?

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 9% of the $13,514 monthly median income of Dranesville 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 Dranesville. 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 Dranesville, VA