Respite Care in Rockwood, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rockwood, VA: the local picture

2,081

residents 65 or older (21% of Rockwood)

81%

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

18%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rockwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rockwood live with someone: 81% 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 377 Rockwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (29% in Chesterfield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Rockwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rockwood compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Rockwood	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	6.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.4%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,236	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Rockwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Manchester, VA	2.5 mi	1,537	29%
Bon Air, VA	3.7 mi	3,282	26%
Midlothian, VA	4.4 mi	3,886	27%
Brandermill, VA	4.6 mi	2,991	24%
Meadowbrook, VA	5.9 mi	3,595	41%
Woodlake, VA	6.4 mi	1,190	21%

Hospices serving Rockwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 613-4529
Gentiva	Richmond, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 290-4300
A Touch Of Grace Hospice LLC	North Chesterfield, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 728-2278
James River Home Health And Hospice	Richmond, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 272-3300
Enhabit Hospice (Richmond)	Richmond, VA	3.5 mi	(804) 726-2855

Nursing homes near Rockwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Bon Air	Bon Air, VA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(804) 521-9980
Beaufont Health And Rehabilitation Center	Richmond, VA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 272-2918
The Laurels Of Willow Creek	Midlothian, VA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 379-4771
The Haven At Brandermill Woods	Midlothian, VA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(804) 379-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockwood. 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 Rockwood

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 19% of the $6,603 monthly median income of Rockwood 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 Rockwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Rockwood?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Rockwood ZIP codes, including Trinity Hospice, Gentiva, A Touch Of Grace Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Rockwood?

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 19% of the $6,603 monthly median income of Rockwood 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 Rockwood. 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 Rockwood, VA