Respite Care in Pearisburg, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pearisburg, VA: the local picture

680

residents 65 or older (24% of Pearisburg)

63%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Giles County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pearisburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pearisburg 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 321 Pearisburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (29% in Giles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Pearisburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pearisburg compared with Giles County and Virginia

Census figure	Pearisburg	Giles County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.1%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,204	$42,356	—

Older residents in towns around Pearisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dublin, VA	16 mi	319	32%
Radford, VA	17 mi	1,601	39%
Blacksburg, VA	18 mi	3,474	20%
Pulaski, VA	19 mi	1,600	60%
Merrimac, VA	19 mi	968	41%
Princeton, WV	20 mi	1,364	45%

Hospices serving Pearisburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley	Radford, VA	17 mi	(540) 633-9370
Medi Home Health And Hospice - Pulaski	Pulaski, VA	19 mi	(540) 980-0478
Gentiva Ii	Wytheville, VA	34 mi	(540) 366-0927
Good Samaritan Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	41 mi	(540) 776-0198
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roanoke, VA	45 mi	(540) 265-8509

Nursing homes near Pearisburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Hall-Rich Creek	Rich Creek, VA	6.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(540) 726-2328
Lindside Healthcare Center	Lindside, WV	11 mi	3 of 5	60	(304) 753-4332
Highland Ridge Rehab Center	Dublin, VA	15 mi	1 of 5	132	(540) 674-4193
Radford Health And Rehab Center	Radford, VA	16 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 633-6533

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearisburg. 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 Pearisburg

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 42% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Pearisburg 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 Pearisburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Pearisburg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Pearisburg ZIP codes, including Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley, Medi Home Health And Hospice - Pulaski, Gentiva Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Pearisburg?

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 42% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Pearisburg 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 Pearisburg. 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 Pearisburg, VA