Respite Care in Newport News, VA
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Respite Care in Newport News, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in Newport News live with someone: 63% 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 9,201 Newport News residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 34 hospices serving Newport News ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Newport News compared with Virginia
| Census figure | Newport News | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,308 | — |
Older residents in towns around Newport News
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Manor, VA | 5.6 mi | 5 | 0.0% |
| Smithfield, VA | 8.8 mi | 1,645 | 30% |
| Carrollton, VA | 9.4 mi | 983 | 33% |
| Hampton, VA | 13 mi | 22,962 | 37% |
| Poquoson, VA | 13 mi | 2,474 | 28% |
| Gloucester Point, VA | 13 mi | 2,331 | 45% |
Hospices serving Newport News
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentiva Ii | Newport News, VA | 1.4 mi | (757) 874-1237 |
| Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC | Newport News, VA | 1.4 mi | (757) 330-8050 |
| Sentara Home Care Services - Newport News | Newport News, VA | 1.4 mi | (757) 736-0723 |
| Virginia Health Hospice | Newport News, VA | 1.4 mi | (757) 223-1396 |
| Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice-Newport News | Newport News, VA | 1.4 mi | (757) 855-1355 |
Nursing homes near Newport News (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News Nursing & Rehab | Newport News, VA | 2.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 102 | (757) 249-8880 |
| Newport Post Acute | Newport News, VA | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (757) 595-3733 |
| Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest | Newport News, VA | 3.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 209 | (757) 875-2000 |
| The Chesapeake | Newport News, VA | 4.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 52 | (757) 599-4376 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Newport News. 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 Newport News
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 28% of the $4,442 monthly median income of Newport News 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 Newport News: common questions
Which hospices serve Newport News?
Medicare lists 34 hospices for Newport News ZIP codes, including Gentiva Ii, Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC, Sentara Home Care Services - Newport News.
How much does respite care cost in Newport News?
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 28% of the $4,442 monthly median income of Newport News 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 Newport News. 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 Newport News
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Bethel Manor, VA
- Respite Care in Smithfield, VA
- Respite Care in Carrollton, VA
- Respite Care in Hampton, VA
- Respite Care in Poquoson, VA
- Respite Care in Gloucester Point, VA
- Respite Care in Williamsburg, VA
- Respite Care in Portsmouth, VA
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Other care in Newport News
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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