Respite Care in Union Mill, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Union Mill, VA: the local picture

1,054

residents 65 or older (24% of Union Mill)

92%

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

16%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Union Mill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Union Mill live with someone: 92% 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 164 Union Mill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Union Mill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Union Mill compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Union Mill	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.3%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$194,866	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Union Mill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairfax Station, VA	2.7 mi	2,458	26%
Braddock, VA	2.7 mi	1,345	42%
Yorkshire, VA	3.5 mi	629	18%
Fair Lakes, VA	3.6 mi	1,254	37%
Manassas Park, VA	3.7 mi	1,744	40%
Centreville, VA	3.9 mi	8,165	24%

Hospices serving Union Mill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	4.6 mi	(703) 270-4300
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	5.3 mi	(703) 273-8693
Compassus - Reston	Chantilly, VA	6.7 mi	(571) 262-5200
Phs Hospice Care	Fairfax, VA	7.7 mi	(703) 352-1939
The Medical Team	Reston, VA	9.2 mi	(703) 390-2300

Nursing homes near Union Mill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Birmingham Green	Manassas, VA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	180	(703) 257-0935
Fair Oaks Health & Rehabilitation	Fairfax, VA	5.0 mi	1 of 5	155	(703) 352-7172
Fairfax Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Fairfax, VA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	200	(703) 273-7705
Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center	Burke, VA	5.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(703) 425-9765

Straight-line miles from the center of Union Mill. 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 Union Mill

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 8% of the $16,239 monthly median income of Union Mill 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 Union Mill: common questions

Which hospices serve Union Mill?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Union Mill ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax), Compassus - Reston.

How much does respite care cost in Union Mill?

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 8% of the $16,239 monthly median income of Union Mill 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 Union Mill. 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 Union Mill, VA