Respite Care in Poquoson, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Poquoson, VA: the local picture

2,474

residents 65 or older (20% of Poquoson)

83%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poquoson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Poquoson live with someone: 83% 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 675 Poquoson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Poquoson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Poquoson compared with Virginia

Census figure	Poquoson	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,000	—

Older residents in towns around Poquoson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hampton, VA	5.6 mi	22,962	37%
Bethel Manor, VA	7.0 mi	5	0.0%
Newport News, VA	13 mi	25,916	36%
Gloucester Point, VA	14 mi	2,331	45%
Norfolk, VA	15 mi	30,440	36%
Carrollton, VA	18 mi	983	33%

Hospices serving Poquoson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Riverside Hospice Care	Newport News, VA	9.9 mi	(757) 594-2745
Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice-Newport News	Newport News, VA	11 mi	(757) 855-1355
Gentiva Ii	Newport News, VA	11 mi	(757) 874-1237
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC	Newport News, VA	11 mi	(757) 330-8050
Sentara Home Care Services - Newport News	Newport News, VA	11 mi	(757) 736-0723

Nursing homes near Poquoson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayside Of Poquoson Health And Rehab	Poquoson, VA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	60	(757) 868-9960
Marcella Post Acute	Hampton, VA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	180	(757) 827-8953
Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLC	Hampton, VA	8.1 mi	3 of 5	86	(757) 224-2230
The Chesapeake	Newport News, VA	8.5 mi	3 of 5	52	(757) 599-4376

Straight-line miles from the center of Poquoson. 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 Poquoson

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 16% of the $7,917 monthly median income of Poquoson 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 Poquoson: common questions

Which hospices serve Poquoson?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Poquoson ZIP codes, including Riverside Hospice Care, Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice-Newport News, Gentiva Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Poquoson?

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 16% of the $7,917 monthly median income of Poquoson 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 Poquoson. 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 Poquoson, VA