Respite Care in Lorton, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lorton, VA: the local picture

2,320

residents 65 or older (11% of Lorton)

83%

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

35%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lorton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lorton 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 780 Lorton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Lorton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lorton compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Lorton	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$124,907	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Lorton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Laurel Hill, VA	1.5 mi	918	20%
Newington, VA	2.6 mi	1,970	27%
Newington Forest, VA	2.9 mi	1,737	15%
Crosspointe, VA	3.1 mi	935	13%
Fort Belvoir, VA	4.0 mi	9	100%
Woodbridge, VA	4.5 mi	4,172	26%

Hospices serving Lorton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia	Woodbridge, VA	5.6 mi	(571) 677-2600
Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice	Falls Church, VA	11 mi	(703) 578-7108
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	12 mi	(703) 712-4874
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	12 mi	(703) 270-4300
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	15 mi	(703) 273-8693

Nursing homes near Lorton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At The Fairfax	Fort Belvoir, VA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	56	(703) 799-1333
Westminster At Lake Ridge	Lake Ridge, VA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(703) 643-9017
Belmont Bay Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Woodbridge, VA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(703) 491-6167
Greenspring Village	Springfield, VA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	62	(703) 923-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Lorton. 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 Lorton

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 12% of the $10,409 monthly median income of Lorton 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 Lorton: common questions

Which hospices serve Lorton?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Lorton ZIP codes, including Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia, Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice, Capital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lorton?

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 12% of the $10,409 monthly median income of Lorton 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 Lorton. 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 Lorton

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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 Lorton, VA