Respite Care in Matoaca, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Matoaca, VA: the local picture

296

residents 65 or older (11% of Matoaca)

95%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Petersburg city)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Matoaca ZIP codes

Most older adults in Matoaca live with someone: 95% 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 146 Matoaca residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (45% in Petersburg city). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Matoaca ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Matoaca compared with Petersburg city and Virginia

Census figure	Matoaca	Petersburg city	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	45%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.1%	45%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	21%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	15%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$187,026	$38,033	—

Older residents in towns around Matoaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ettrick, VA	2.3 mi	732	36%
Colonial Heights, VA	4.4 mi	3,364	37%
Petersburg, VA	4.6 mi	5,634	45%
Fort Lee, VA	7.4 mi	17	71%
Chester, VA	8.5 mi	3,685	29%
Hopewell, VA	10 mi	3,464	42%

Hospices serving Matoaca

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Athc - Hospice, LLC	Colonial Heights, VA	4.4 mi	(804) 520-7766
Crater Community Hospice, Inc	Petersburg, VA	5.7 mi	(804) 526-4300
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	18 mi	(804) 613-4529
Gentiva	Richmond, VA	18 mi	(804) 290-4300
A Touch Of Grace Hospice LLC	North Chesterfield, VA	18 mi	(804) 728-2278

Nursing homes near Matoaca (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hiram W Davis Medical Ctr	Petersburg, VA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(804) 524-7420
Dinwiddie Health And Rehab Center	Petersburg, VA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(804) 518-0780
Colonial Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Colonial Heights, VA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	196	(804) 526-6851
Petersburg Healthcare Center	Petersburg, VA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 733-1190

Straight-line miles from the center of Matoaca. 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 Matoaca

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 8% of the $15,586 monthly median income of Matoaca 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 Matoaca: common questions

Which hospices serve Matoaca?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Matoaca ZIP codes, including Athc - Hospice, LLC, Crater Community Hospice, Inc, Trinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Matoaca?

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 8% of the $15,586 monthly median income of Matoaca 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 Matoaca. 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 Matoaca

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Matoaca, VA