Respite Care in Stuarts Draft, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stuarts Draft, VA: the local picture

2,632

residents 65 or older (22% of Stuarts Draft)

64%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Augusta County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stuarts Draft ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stuarts Draft live with someone: 64% 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 1,166 Stuarts Draft residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (36% in Augusta County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Stuarts Draft ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stuarts Draft compared with Augusta County and Virginia

Census figure	Stuarts Draft	Augusta County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	4.3%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,703	$53,229	—

Older residents in towns around Stuarts Draft

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fishersville, VA	6.3 mi	2,334	31%
Waynesboro, VA	8.0 mi	4,081	32%
Staunton, VA	9.7 mi	5,524	30%
Verona, VA	12 mi	911	43%
Crozet, VA	19 mi	1,374	24%
Weyers Cave, VA	19 mi	250	43%

Hospices serving Stuarts Draft

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Shenandoah	Fishersville, VA	5.8 mi	(540) 332-4909
Legacy Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	30 mi	(434) 970-7776
Gentiva Ii	Harrisonburg, VA	31 mi	(540) 801-0406
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	Charlottesville, VA	35 mi	(434) 817-6900
Medi Home Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	35 mi	(434) 244-0890

Nursing homes near Stuarts Draft (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CA	Fishersville, VA	5.8 mi	5 of 5	17	(540) 332-4020
Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fishersville, VA	6.0 mi	1 of 5	112	(540) 885-8424
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Waynesboro, VA	6.9 mi	1 of 5	109	(540) 949-7191
Shenandoah Nursing Home	Fishersville, VA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 949-8665

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuarts Draft. 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 Stuarts Draft

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 34% of the $3,725 monthly median income of Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft: common questions

Which hospices serve Stuarts Draft?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Stuarts Draft ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Shenandoah, Legacy Hospice, Gentiva Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Stuarts Draft?

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 34% of the $3,725 monthly median income of Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft. 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 Stuarts Draft, VA