Respite Care in Mount Hermon, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mount Hermon, VA: the local picture

1,127

residents 65 or older (27% of Mount Hermon)

69%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Pittsylvania County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mount Hermon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mount Hermon live with someone: 69% 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 310 Mount Hermon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (40% in Pittsylvania County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Mount Hermon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mount Hermon compared with Pittsylvania County and Virginia

Census figure	Mount Hermon	Pittsylvania County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	40%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	27%	25%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	17%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.2%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,615	$39,671	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Hermon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Danville, VA	6.0 mi	8,914	32%
Eden, NC	21 mi	2,744	46%
Martinsville, VA	24 mi	2,285	42%
Wentworth, NC	26 mi	565	26%
Reidsville, NC	27 mi	3,293	39%
Collinsville, VA	27 mi	1,267	45%

Hospices serving Mount Hermon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi Home Hospice	Danville, VA	3.3 mi	(434) 483-6891
Commonwealth Hospice	Danville, VA	6.4 mi	(434) 799-5313
1ST Care Hospice Inc	South Boston, VA	28 mi	(434) 572-0063
Sentara Hospice (Halifax)	South Boston, VA	28 mi	(434) 517-3339
Nayar Hospice Bedford LLC	Bedford, VA	45 mi	(804) 330-5433

Nursing homes near Mount Hermon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Roman Eagle Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Danville, VA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	312	(434) 836-9510
Piney Forest Health And Rehabilitation Center	Danville, VA	4.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 799-1565
Riverside Health & Rehab Cntr	Danville, VA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	180	(434) 791-3800
Stratford Healthcare Center	Danville, VA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(434) 799-4540

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Hermon. 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 Mount Hermon

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 23% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon: common questions

Which hospices serve Mount Hermon?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Mount Hermon ZIP codes, including Medi Home Hospice, Commonwealth Hospice, 1ST Care Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Mount Hermon?

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 23% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon. 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 Mount Hermon, VA