Respite Care in Lowes Island, VA
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Respite Care in Lowes Island, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in Lowes Island live with someone: 86% 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 345 Lowes Island residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (28% in Loudoun County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Lowes Island ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Lowes Island compared with Loudoun County and Virginia
| Census figure | Lowes Island | Loudoun County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 19% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 11% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 1.1% | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $164,375 | $104,179 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lowes Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarland Run, VA | 1.3 mi | 1,431 | 28% |
| Cascades, VA | 1.7 mi | 1,803 | 22% |
| Countryside, VA | 3.1 mi | 1,290 | 20% |
| Darnestown, MD | 3.6 mi | 1,289 | 18% |
| Dulles Town Center, VA | 3.6 mi | 358 | 23% |
| Dranesville, VA | 3.7 mi | 1,858 | 27% |
Hospices serving Lowes Island
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical Team | Reston, VA | 8.1 mi | (703) 390-2300 |
| Caregivers Hospice | Vienna, VA | 9.7 mi | (571) 766-0922 |
| Promedica Hospice (Fairfax) | Farifax, VA | 12 mi | (703) 273-8693 |
| Compassus - Reston | Chantilly, VA | 12 mi | (571) 262-5200 |
| Phs Hospice Care | Fairfax, VA | 14 mi | (703) 352-1939 |
Nursing homes near Lowes Island (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing | Potomac Falls, VA | 1.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (703) 404-5201 |
| Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center | Sterling, VA | 2.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 150 | (703) 834-5800 |
| Ashby Ponds Inc | Ashburn, VA | 5.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 44 | (571) 291-6200 |
| Montcare At Potomac | Potomac, MD | 8.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 168 | (301) 299-2453 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lowes Island. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Lowes Island
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 9% of the $13,698 monthly median income of Lowes Island 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Lowes Island: common questions
Which hospices serve Lowes Island?
Medicare lists 17 hospices for Lowes Island ZIP codes, including The Medical Team, Caregivers Hospice, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax).
How much does respite care cost in Lowes Island?
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 9% of the $13,698 monthly median income of Lowes Island 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 Lowes Island. 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 senior care near Lowes Island
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- Respite Care in Dranesville, VA
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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.
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