Respite Care in Sandston, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sandston, VA: the local picture

1,024

residents 65 or older (14% of Sandston)

72%

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

43%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sandston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sandston live with someone: 72% 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 442 Sandston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (29% in Henrico County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Sandston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sandston compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Sandston	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,421	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Sandston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland Springs, VA	2.8 mi	2,549	41%
Montrose, VA	3.4 mi	1,522	53%
East Highland Park, VA	6.0 mi	2,636	33%
Mechanicsville, VA	8.4 mi	7,676	37%
Bensley, VA	8.6 mi	566	51%
Richmond, VA	9.0 mi	32,244	34%

Hospices serving Sandston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, VA	5.1 mi	(804) 309-3660
Athc-Hospice LLC	Mechanicsville, VA	8.1 mi	(804) 358-3480
Westminster Canterbury Richmond At Home LLC	Richmond, VA	10 mi	(804) 292-3500
Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C.	Richmond, VA	11 mi	(804) 554-5530
Serenity First LLC	Richmond, VA	11 mi	(804) 562-5730

Nursing homes near Sandston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center	Highland Springs, VA	2.1 mi	not rated	120	(804) 737-0172
Hanover Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mechanicsville, VA	7.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 559-5030
Covenant Woods Nursing Home	Mechanicsville, VA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	62	(804) 569-8003
Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville	Mechanicsville, VA	8.3 mi	2 of 5	169	(804) 730-0009

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandston. 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 Sandston

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 52% of the $2,452 monthly median income of Sandston 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 Sandston: common questions

Which hospices serve Sandston?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Sandston ZIP codes, including Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care, Athc-Hospice LLC, Westminster Canterbury Richmond At Home LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Sandston?

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 52% of the $2,452 monthly median income of Sandston 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 Sandston. 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 near Sandston

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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 Sandston, VA