Respite Care in Great Falls, VA
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Respite Care in Great Falls, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in Great Falls live with someone: 86% 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 598 Great Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Great Falls ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Great Falls compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Great Falls | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 22% | 24% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $230,560 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Great Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarland Run, VA | 3.7 mi | 1,431 | 28% |
| Lowes Island, VA | 3.8 mi | 1,323 | 26% |
| Dranesville, VA | 3.8 mi | 1,858 | 27% |
| Travilah, MD | 4.3 mi | 2,674 | 26% |
| Reston, VA | 4.9 mi | 10,441 | 22% |
| Cascades, VA | 5.2 mi | 1,803 | 22% |
Hospices serving Great Falls
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caregivers Hospice | Vienna, VA | 6.2 mi | (571) 766-0922 |
| The Medical Team | Reston, VA | 6.2 mi | (703) 390-2300 |
| Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) | Farifax, VA | 10 mi | (703) 273-8693 |
| Phs Hospice Care | Fairfax, VA | 11 mi | (703) 352-1939 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic | Fairfax, VA | 12 mi | (703) 270-4300 |
Nursing homes near Great Falls (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center | Sterling, VA | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (703) 834-5800 |
| Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing | Potomac Falls, VA | 4.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (703) 404-5201 |
| Montcare At Potomac | Potomac, MD | 5.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 168 | (301) 299-2453 |
| The Village At Rockville | Rockville, MD | 7.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 160 | (301) 424-9560 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Great Falls. 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 Great Falls
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 7% of the $19,213 monthly median income of Great Falls 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 Great Falls: common questions
Which hospices serve Great Falls?
Medicare lists 12 hospices for Great Falls ZIP codes, including Caregivers Hospice, The Medical Team, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax).
How much does respite care cost in Great Falls?
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 7% of the $19,213 monthly median income of Great Falls 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 Great Falls. 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 senior care near Great Falls
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Sugarland Run, VA
- Respite Care in Lowes Island, VA
- Respite Care in Dranesville, VA
- Respite Care in Travilah, MD
- Respite Care in Reston, VA
- Respite Care in Cascades, VA
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- Medication Reminders in Great Falls
- Veterans’ Home Care in Great Falls
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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