Respite Care in Highland Springs, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highland Springs, VA: the local picture

2,549

residents 65 or older (18% of Highland Springs)

67%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Henrico County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Highland Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highland Springs 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 1,012 Highland Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (29% in Henrico County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Highland Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Highland Springs compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Highland Springs	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	9.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,973	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sandston, VA	2.8 mi	1,024	43%
Montrose, VA	3.3 mi	1,522	53%
East Highland Park, VA	3.7 mi	2,636	33%
Mechanicsville, VA	5.6 mi	7,676	37%
Chamberlayne, VA	7.6 mi	1,366	30%
Richmond, VA	8.2 mi	32,244	34%

Hospices serving Highland Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, VA	3.7 mi	(804) 309-3660
Athc-Hospice LLC	Mechanicsville, VA	5.3 mi	(804) 358-3480
Serenity First LLC	Richmond, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 562-5730
Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada	Richmond, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 525-1350
Suncrest Hospice Richmond	Richmond, VA	11 mi	(804) 905-6740

Nursing homes near Highland Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center	Highland Springs, VA	1.1 mi	not rated	120	(804) 737-0172
Hanover Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mechanicsville, VA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 559-5030
Covenant Woods Nursing Home	Mechanicsville, VA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	62	(804) 569-8003
Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville	Mechanicsville, VA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	169	(804) 730-0009

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Springs. 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 Highland Springs

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 43% of the $2,914 monthly median income of Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Highland Springs?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Highland Springs ZIP codes, including Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care, Athc-Hospice LLC, Serenity First LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Highland Springs?

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 43% of the $2,914 monthly median income of Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs. 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 Highland Springs, VA