Respite Care in Laurel, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Laurel, VA: the local picture

2,217

residents 65 or older (12% of Laurel)

60%

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

28%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Laurel ZIP codes

Most older adults in Laurel live with someone: 60% 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 569 Laurel residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Henrico County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Laurel ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Laurel compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Laurel	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	5.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,301	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Laurel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dumbarton, VA	1.7 mi	1,498	16%
Lakeside, VA	2.3 mi	1,860	28%
Glen Allen, VA	2.4 mi	3,105	34%
Innsbrook, VA	4.0 mi	1,041	15%
Chamberlayne, VA	4.4 mi	1,366	30%
Tuckahoe, VA	5.6 mi	9,800	27%

Hospices serving Laurel

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enlight Hospice Of Va	Richmond, VA	2.2 mi	(804) 471-4577
Bridge Hospice	Glen Allen, VA	2.4 mi	(804) 290-0951
Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	(804) 525-1350
Serenity First LLC	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	(804) 562-5730
Suncrest Hospice Richmond	Richmond, VA	3.8 mi	(804) 905-6740

Nursing homes near Laurel (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parham Health Care & Rehab Center	Richmond, VA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 264-9185
Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	194	(804) 266-9666
Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Richmond, VA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	225	(804) 288-3152
Elizabeth Adam Crump Health And Rehab	Glen Allen, VA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 672-8725

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel. 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 Laurel

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 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel 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 Laurel: common questions

Which hospices serve Laurel?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Laurel ZIP codes, including Enlight Hospice Of Va, Bridge Hospice, Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada.

How much does respite care cost in Laurel?

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 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel 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 Laurel. 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 near Laurel

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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 Laurel, VA