Respite Care in Tazewell, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tazewell, VA: the local picture

1,062

residents 65 or older (24% of Tazewell)

56%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Tazewell County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tazewell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tazewell live with someone: 56% 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 280 Tazewell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (37% in Tazewell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Tazewell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tazewell compared with Tazewell County and Virginia

Census figure	Tazewell	Tazewell County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	6.6%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,851	$39,647	—

Older residents in towns around Tazewell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bluefield, VA	15 mi	1,257	40%
Richlands, VA	17 mi	1,295	33%
Bluefield, WV	19 mi	2,061	41%
Marion, VA	20 mi	1,241	31%
Welch, WV	21 mi	403	62%
Wytheville, VA	26 mi	1,952	45%

Hospices serving Tazewell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice & Palliative Care	Cedar Bluff, VA	14 mi	(276) 596-9181
Helping Hands Hospice, Inc	Cedar Bluff, VA	14 mi	(276) 964-4313
Medical Services Of America Home Health & Hospice	Richlands, VA	17 mi	(276) 964-4202
Wythe Hospice Of Swva	Wytheville, VA	26 mi	(276) 228-1710
Gentiva Ii	Wytheville, VA	26 mi	(540) 366-0927

Nursing homes near Tazewell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Hall Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	180	(276) 988-2515
Mcdowell Healthcare Center	Gary, WV	16 mi	5 of 5	120	(304) 448-2121
Westwood Center	Bluefield, VA	17 mi	1 of 5	60	(276) 322-5439
Clinch Valley Medical Center	Richlands, VA	17 mi	5 of 5	24	(276) 596-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Tazewell. 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 Tazewell

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 54% of the $2,321 monthly median income of Tazewell 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 Tazewell: common questions

Which hospices serve Tazewell?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Tazewell ZIP codes, including Legacy Hospice & Palliative Care, Helping Hands Hospice, Inc, Medical Services Of America Home Health & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tazewell?

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 54% of the $2,321 monthly median income of Tazewell 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 Tazewell. 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 Tazewell, VA