Respite Care in Gloucester Courthouse, VA
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Respite Care in Gloucester Courthouse, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in Gloucester Courthouse live with someone: 67% 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 399 Gloucester Courthouse residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (37% in Gloucester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Gloucester Courthouse ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Gloucester Courthouse compared with Gloucester County and Virginia
| Census figure | Gloucester Courthouse | Gloucester County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 52% | 37% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 23% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 21% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.8% | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,813 | $69,549 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gloucester Courthouse
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Point, VA | 9.3 mi | 2,331 | 45% |
| Williamsburg, VA | 14 mi | 2,764 | 15% |
| West Point, VA | 18 mi | 703 | 39% |
| Bethel Manor, VA | 22 mi | 5 | 0.0% |
| Poquoson, VA | 23 mi | 2,474 | 28% |
| Newport News, VA | 23 mi | 25,916 | 36% |
Hospices serving Gloucester Courthouse
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Walter Reed Hospice | Gloucester, VA | 1.4 mi | (804) 693-1111 |
| Athc - Hospice LLC | Williamsburg, VA | 15 mi | (757) 634-0109 |
| Heartland Hospice (Newport News) | Newport News, VA | 20 mi | (757) 594-8215 |
| Sentara Home Care Services - Newport News | Newport News, VA | 23 mi | (757) 736-0723 |
| Virginia Health Hospice | Newport News, VA | 23 mi | (757) 223-1396 |
Nursing homes near Gloucester Courthouse (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Sanders | Gloucester, VA | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 55 | (804) 693-2000 |
| Walter Reed Post Acute | Gloucester, VA | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 181 | (804) 693-6503 |
| Riverside Lifelong Health And Rehabilitation - M | Mathews, VA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (804) 725-9443 |
| Williamsburg Post Acute & Rehabilitation | Williamsburg, VA | 14 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (757) 229-4121 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester Courthouse. 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 Gloucester Courthouse
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 27% of the $4,734 monthly median income of Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse: common questions
Which hospices serve Gloucester Courthouse?
Medicare lists 16 hospices for Gloucester Courthouse ZIP codes, including Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, Athc - Hospice LLC, Heartland Hospice (Newport News).
How much does respite care cost in Gloucester Courthouse?
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 27% of the $4,734 monthly median income of Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse. 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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