Respite Care in Lewisburg, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lewisburg, WV: the local picture

883

residents 65 or older (23% of Lewisburg)

49%

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

25%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lewisburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lewisburg live with someone: 49% 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 214 Lewisburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (37% in Greenbrier County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Lewisburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lewisburg compared with Greenbrier County and West Virginia

Census figure	Lewisburg	Greenbrier County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	5.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,875	$43,438	—

Older residents in towns around Lewisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Sulphur Springs, WV	7.2 mi	609	34%
Covington, VA	24 mi	1,125	31%
Clifton Forge, VA	33 mi	862	39%
Shady Spring, WV	37 mi	688	26%
Pearisburg, VA	37 mi	680	47%
Daleville, VA	39 mi	1,221	26%

Hospices serving Lewisburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Bluefield	Bluefield, WV	57 mi	(304) 327-0600
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	75 mi	(304) 768-8523

Nursing homes near Lewisburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seneca Trail Healthcare Center	Lewisburg, WV	2.9 mi	3 of 5	80	(304) 645-3076
Lewisburg Healthcare Center	Ronceverte, WV	4.1 mi	4 of 5	90	(304) 645-7270
White Sulphur Springs Center	White Sulphur Spring, WV	9.6 mi	3 of 5	68	(304) 536-4661
Rainelle Healthcare Center	Rainelle, WV	21 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 438-6127

Straight-line miles from the center of Lewisburg. 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 Lewisburg

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $6,406 monthly median income of Lewisburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Lewisburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Lewisburg?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Lewisburg ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Bluefield, Hospicecare, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Lewisburg?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $6,406 monthly median income of Lewisburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 Lewisburg. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options covers West 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 Lewisburg, WV