Respite Care in Herndon, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Herndon, VA: the local picture

2,439

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Herndon)

83%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Herndon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Herndon live with someone: 83% 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 755 Herndon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Herndon compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Herndon	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,162	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Herndon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hutchison, VA	1.4 mi	391	36%
McNair, VA	1.9 mi	1,363	31%
Dranesville, VA	2.0 mi	1,858	27%
Sterling, VA	2.6 mi	3,618	24%
Reston, VA	2.6 mi	10,441	22%
Floris, VA	3.1 mi	993	32%

Hospices serving Herndon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
The Medical Team	Reston, VA	3.2 mi	(703) 390-2300
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	6.4 mi	(703) 273-8693
Compassus - Reston	Chantilly, VA	6.6 mi	(571) 262-5200
Caregivers Hospice	Vienna, VA	7.2 mi	(571) 766-0922
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	9.2 mi	(703) 270-4300

Nursing homes near Herndon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dulles Health & Rehab Center	Herndon, VA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	166	(703) 934-5000
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center	Sterling, VA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	150	(703) 834-5800
Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing	Potomac Falls, VA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	60	(703) 404-5201
Ashby Ponds Inc	Ashburn, VA	5.5 mi	4 of 5	44	(571) 291-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Herndon. 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 Herndon

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 15% of the $8,180 monthly median income of Herndon 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 Herndon: common questions

Which hospices serve Herndon?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Herndon ZIP codes, including The Medical Team, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax), Compassus - Reston.

How much does respite care cost in Herndon?

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 15% of the $8,180 monthly median income of Herndon 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 Herndon. 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 Herndon, VA