Respite Care in Franklin, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Franklin, VA: the local picture

1,534

residents 65 or older (19% of Franklin)

69%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Franklin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Franklin 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 556 Franklin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Franklin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Franklin compared with Virginia

Census figure	Franklin	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windsor, VA	14 mi	555	32%
Suffolk, VA	17 mi	15,100	35%
Murfreesboro, NC	19 mi	505	43%
Smithfield, VA	27 mi	1,645	30%
Ahoskie, NC	28 mi	862	45%
Carrollton, VA	29 mi	983	33%

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Prince Woods At Home LLC	Suffolk, VA	20 mi	(757) 923-5559
Bon Secours Hospice	Suffolk, VA	29 mi	(757) 391-6028
Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice-Newport News	Newport News, VA	37 mi	(757) 855-1355
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC	Newport News, VA	37 mi	(757) 330-8050
Medi Home Health And Hospice - Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	39 mi	(757) 420-7192

Nursing homes near Franklin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southampton Memorial Hosp	Franklin, VA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	129	(757) 569-6287
Courtland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Courtland, VA	6.5 mi	1 of 5	90	(757) 653-0908
Windsor Grove Health And Rehabilitation	Windsor, VA	14 mi	2 of 5	114	(757) 242-4770
Lake Prince Woods, Inc	Suffolk, VA	19 mi	5 of 5	40	(757) 923-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

Which hospices serve Franklin?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Franklin ZIP codes, including Lake Prince Woods At Home LLC, Bon Secours Hospice, Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice-Newport News.

How much does respite care cost in Franklin?

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 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin. 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 Franklin

More senior care near Franklin

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Franklin

More for Franklin families

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 Franklin, VA