Respite Care in Fairfax Station, VA
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Respite Care in Fairfax Station, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in Fairfax Station live with someone: 87% 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 649 Fairfax Station residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Fairfax Station ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Fairfax Station compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Fairfax Station | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 24% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 13% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 1.7% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $171,250 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fairfax Station
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Centre, VA | 2.1 mi | 2,909 | 19% |
| Union Mill, VA | 2.7 mi | 1,054 | 16% |
| Kings Park West, VA | 2.7 mi | 2,230 | 22% |
| Braddock, VA | 2.7 mi | 1,345 | 42% |
| George Mason, VA | 3.2 mi | 630 | 13% |
| Burke, VA | 4.3 mi | 7,317 | 20% |
Hospices serving Fairfax Station
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic | Fairfax, VA | 3.6 mi | (703) 270-4300 |
| Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) | Farifax, VA | 6.3 mi | (703) 273-8693 |
| Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia | Woodbridge, VA | 8.3 mi | (571) 677-2600 |
| Compassus - Reston | Chantilly, VA | 8.6 mi | (571) 262-5200 |
| Capital Hospice | Falls Church, VA | 9.1 mi | (703) 712-4874 |
Nursing homes near Fairfax Station (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center | Burke, VA | 3.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (703) 425-9765 |
| Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Fairfax, VA | 4.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 200 | (703) 273-7705 |
| Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfax, VA | 5.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 155 | (703) 352-7172 |
| The Boulevard Post Acute | Fairfax, VA | 6.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 81 | (703) 385-0555 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfax Station. 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 Fairfax Station
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 $14,271 monthly median income of Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station: common questions
Which hospices serve Fairfax Station?
Medicare lists 10 hospices for Fairfax Station ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax), Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia.
How much does respite care cost in Fairfax Station?
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 $14,271 monthly median income of Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station. 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.
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