Respite Care in Manassas, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Manassas, VA: the local picture

4,540

residents 65 or older (11% of Manassas)

75%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Manassas ZIP codes

Most older adults in Manassas live with someone: 75% 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 1,517 Manassas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Manassas compared with Virginia

Census figure	Manassas	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,480	—

Older residents in towns around Manassas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Loch Lomond, VA	2.3 mi	514	32%
Manassas Park, VA	2.7 mi	1,744	40%
Buckhall, VA	2.9 mi	2,529	28%
Sudley, VA	2.9 mi	2,208	34%
Bull Run, VA	3.1 mi	979	38%
Yorkshire, VA	3.4 mi	629	18%

Hospices serving Manassas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Reston	Chantilly, VA	9.9 mi	(571) 262-5200
Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia	Woodbridge, VA	10 mi	(571) 677-2600
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	10 mi	(703) 273-8693
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	11 mi	(703) 270-4300
Phs Hospice Care	Fairfax, VA	14 mi	(703) 352-1939

Nursing homes near Manassas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Manassas Health And Rehab Center	Manassas, VA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(703) 257-9770
Birmingham Green	Manassas, VA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	180	(703) 257-0935
Gainesville Health And Rehab Center	Gainesville, VA	7.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(571) 248-6100
Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center	Gainesville, VA	9.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(703) 743-3999

Straight-line miles from the center of Manassas. 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 Manassas

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 19% of the $6,540 monthly median income of Manassas 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 Manassas: common questions

Which hospices serve Manassas?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Manassas ZIP codes, including Compassus - Reston, Ascend Hospice Of Northern Virginia, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax).

How much does respite care cost in Manassas?

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 19% of the $6,540 monthly median income of Manassas 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 Manassas. 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 Manassas, VA