Respite Care in Gloucester Point, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gloucester Point, VA: the local picture

2,331

residents 65 or older (21% of Gloucester Point)

73%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Gloucester County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gloucester Point ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gloucester Point live with someone: 73% 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 1,050 Gloucester Point residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (37% in Gloucester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Gloucester Point ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gloucester Point compared with Gloucester County and Virginia

Census figure	Gloucester Point	Gloucester County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	5.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	2.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,194	$69,549	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	9.3 mi	938	52%
Williamsburg, VA	12 mi	2,764	15%
Bethel Manor, VA	13 mi	5	0.0%
Newport News, VA	13 mi	25,916	36%
Poquoson, VA	14 mi	2,474	28%
Hampton, VA	19 mi	22,962	37%

Hospices serving Gloucester Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice	Gloucester, VA	10 mi	(804) 693-1111
Gentiva Ii	Newport News, VA	13 mi	(757) 874-1237
Virginia Health Hospice	Newport News, VA	13 mi	(757) 223-1396
Bon Secours Hospice	Suffolk, VA	29 mi	(757) 391-6028
Gentiva	Virginia Beach, VA	35 mi	(757) 461-0600

Nursing homes near Gloucester Point (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
York Post Acute	Yorktown, VA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	80	(757) 898-1491
Regency Health And Rehabilitation Center	Yorktown, VA	7.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(757) 890-0675
Old Dominion Rehabilitation And Nursing	Newport News, VA	8.6 mi	1 of 5	115	(757) 886-6500
Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest	Newport News, VA	10 mi	2 of 5	209	(757) 875-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester Point. 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 Gloucester Point

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 26% of the $4,850 monthly median income of Gloucester Point 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 Gloucester Point: common questions

Which hospices serve Gloucester Point?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Gloucester Point ZIP codes, including Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, Gentiva Ii, Virginia Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Gloucester Point?

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 26% of the $4,850 monthly median income of Gloucester Point 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 Point. 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 Gloucester Point, VA