Respite Care in Verona, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Verona, VA: the local picture

911

residents 65 or older (22% of Verona)

73%

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

43%

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

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Verona ZIP codes

Most older adults in Verona live with someone: 73% 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 388 Verona residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (36% in Augusta County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Verona ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Verona compared with Augusta County and Virginia

Census figure	Verona	Augusta County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	8.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	4.3%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,071	$53,229	—

Older residents in towns around Verona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Staunton, VA	3.8 mi	5,524	30%
Fishersville, VA	6.5 mi	2,334	31%
Weyers Cave, VA	7.9 mi	250	43%
Waynesboro, VA	11 mi	4,081	32%
Grottoes, VA	11 mi	423	45%
Stuarts Draft, VA	12 mi	2,632	44%

Hospices serving Verona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Shenandoah	Fishersville, VA	6.8 mi	(540) 332-4909
Gentiva Ii	Harrisonburg, VA	19 mi	(540) 801-0406
First Choice Hospice	Harrisonburg, VA	23 mi	(540) 434-3916
Legacy Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	30 mi	(434) 970-7776
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	Charlottesville, VA	33 mi	(434) 817-6900

Nursing homes near Verona (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Staunton, VA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	170	(540) 886-2335
Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehab	Staunton, VA	3.9 mi	1 of 5	117	(540) 886-6233
Shenandoah Nursing Home	Fishersville, VA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 949-8665
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CA	Fishersville, VA	7.0 mi	5 of 5	17	(540) 332-4020

Straight-line miles from the center of Verona. 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 Verona

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 37% of the $3,423 monthly median income of Verona 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 Verona: common questions

Which hospices serve Verona?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Verona ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Shenandoah, Gentiva Ii, First Choice Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Verona?

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 37% of the $3,423 monthly median income of Verona 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 Verona. 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 Verona, VA