Respite Care in Farmville, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Farmville, VA: the local picture

1,372

residents 65 or older (18% of Farmville)

69%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Prince Edward County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Farmville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Farmville live with someone: 69% 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 520 Farmville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Prince Edward County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Farmville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Farmville compared with Prince Edward County and Virginia

Census figure	Farmville	Prince Edward County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	22%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,758	$38,415	—

Older residents in towns around Farmville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crewe, VA	17 mi	294	46%
Blackstone, VA	26 mi	670	30%
Madison Heights, VA	40 mi	2,157	36%
Woodlake, VA	41 mi	1,190	21%
South Hill, VA	42 mi	1,251	57%
Brandermill, VA	42 mi	2,991	24%

Hospices serving Farmville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	0.6 mi	(434) 315-0175
Centra Hospice Farmville	Farmville, VA	0.6 mi	(434) 315-2885
Amedisys Of Blackstone	Blackstone, VA	27 mi	(434) 480-4578
Nayar Hospice LLC	Ashland, VA	59 mi	(804) 330-5433
Hospice Of Virginia	Tappahannock, VA	92 mi	(804) 281-0451

Nursing homes near Farmville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Farmville Health & Rehab Center	Farmville, VA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 392-8806
Holly Manor Rehab And Nursing	Farmville, VA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(434) 392-6106
Heritage Hall Dillwyn	Dillwyn, VA	18 mi	3 of 5	60	(434) 983-2050
Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Amelia, VA	23 mi	1 of 5	100	(804) 561-5611

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmville. 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 Farmville

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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Farmville: common questions

Which hospices serve Farmville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Farmville ZIP codes, including James River Home Health Care LLC, Centra Hospice Farmville, Amedisys Of Blackstone.

How much does respite care cost in Farmville?

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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Farmville. 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 near Farmville

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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 Farmville, VA