Respite Care in Springfield, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Springfield, VA: the local picture

6,824

residents 65 or older (22% of Springfield)

72%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Springfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Springfield 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 2,004 Springfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Springfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Springfield compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Springfield	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,020	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Franconia, VA	1.7 mi	2,694	28%
North Springfield, VA	1.7 mi	1,313	20%
West Springfield, VA	2.2 mi	3,705	24%
Kingstowne, VA	2.5 mi	2,674	19%
Lincolnia, VA	2.9 mi	2,610	24%
Kings Park, VA	3.3 mi	812	10%

Hospices serving Springfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evergreen Health Care Management	Annandale, VA	3.8 mi	(703) 534-5049
Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice	Falls Church, VA	5.2 mi	(703) 578-7108
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	5.7 mi	(703) 712-4874
Phs Hospice Care	Fairfax, VA	7.0 mi	(703) 352-1939
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	8.8 mi	(703) 270-4300

Nursing homes near Springfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenspring Village	Springfield, VA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	62	(703) 923-4663
August Healthcare At Leewood	Annandale, VA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	157	(703) 256-9770
Annandale Healthcare Center	Annandale, VA	3.8 mi	1 of 5	222	(703) 256-7000
Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At The Fairfax	Fort Belvoir, VA	5.0 mi	3 of 5	56	(703) 799-1333

Straight-line miles from the center of Springfield. 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 Springfield

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 $7,918 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Springfield?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Springfield ZIP codes, including Evergreen Health Care Management, Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice, Capital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Springfield?

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 $7,918 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield. 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 Springfield

More senior care near Springfield

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Springfield

More for Springfield families

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 Springfield, VA