Respite Care in Martinsville, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Martinsville, VA: the local picture

2,285

residents 65 or older (17% of Martinsville)

56%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Martinsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Martinsville live with someone: 56% 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 853 Martinsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Martinsville compared with Virginia

Census figure	Martinsville	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,406	—

Older residents in towns around Martinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Collinsville, VA	3.7 mi	1,267	45%
Eden, NC	14 mi	2,744	46%
Wentworth, NC	20 mi	565	26%
Rocky Mount, VA	22 mi	1,133	33%
Mount Hermon, VA	24 mi	1,127	28%
Reidsville, NC	26 mi	3,293	39%

Hospices serving Martinsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital	Rocky Mount, VA	21 mi	(540) 224-4800
Commonwealth Hospice	Danville, VA	25 mi	(434) 799-5313
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Roanoke, VA	38 mi	(540) 278-1322
Heartland Hospice (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	41 mi	(540) 725-7600
Carilion Hospice Services Of Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	41 mi	(540) 224-4800

Nursing homes near Martinsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center	Martinsville, VA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	300	(540) 265-0322
Martinsville Health And Rehab	Martinsville, VA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	140	(276) 632-7146
King's Grant Lacy Health Center	Martinsville, VA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	32	(276) 634-1000
Stanleytown Health And Rehabilitation Center	Bassett, VA	6.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(276) 629-1772

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinsville. 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 Martinsville

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 39% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Martinsville 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 Martinsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Martinsville?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Martinsville ZIP codes, including Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, Commonwealth Hospice, Medi Home Health & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Martinsville?

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 39% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Martinsville 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 Martinsville. 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 Martinsville, VA