Respite Care in Fredericksburg, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fredericksburg, VA: the local picture

3,300

residents 65 or older (11% of Fredericksburg)

56%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fredericksburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fredericksburg live with someone: 56% 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 874 Fredericksburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Fredericksburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fredericksburg compared with Virginia

Census figure	Fredericksburg	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,907	—

Older residents in towns around Fredericksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Falmouth, VA	2.4 mi	946	25%
Southern Gateway, VA	3.3 mi	165	78%
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA	8.9 mi	901	35%
Stafford Courthouse, VA	8.9 mi	422	30%
Aquia Harbour, VA	12 mi	878	16%
Lake Wilderness, VA	13 mi	437	7.8%

Hospices serving Fredericksburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary Washington Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	0.5 mi	(540) 741-3580
James River Home Health Care LLC (Fredericksburg)	Fredericksburg, VA	3.7 mi	(540) 898-5209
Athc-Hospice, LLC	Fredericksburg, VA	3.9 mi	(540) 322-2981
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	3.9 mi	(703) 392-7100
Gentiva I	Fredericksburg, VA	3.9 mi	(804) 925-6454

Nursing homes near Fredericksburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodmont Center	Fredericksburg, VA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	118	(540) 371-9414
Fredericksburg Health And Rehab	Fredericksburg, VA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	177	(540) 786-8351
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center	Fredericksburg, VA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	150	(540) 785-1120
Falls Run Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fredericksburg, VA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 752-0111

Straight-line miles from the center of Fredericksburg. 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 Fredericksburg

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 24% of the $5,242 monthly median income of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Fredericksburg?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Fredericksburg ZIP codes, including Mary Washington Hospice, James River Home Health Care LLC (Fredericksburg), Athc-Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Fredericksburg?

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 24% of the $5,242 monthly median income of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg. 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 Fredericksburg, VA