Respite Care in Virginia Beach, VA
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Respite Care in Virginia Beach, VA: the local picture
Most older adults in Virginia Beach live with someone: 75% 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 20,516 Virginia Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Virginia Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Virginia Beach compared with Virginia
| Census figure | Virginia Beach | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,184 | — |
Older residents in towns around Virginia Beach
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 15 mi | 30,440 | 36% |
| Chesapeake, VA | 17 mi | 36,797 | 33% |
| Portsmouth, VA | 19 mi | 15,037 | 38% |
| Moyock, NC | 21 mi | 717 | 38% |
| Hampton, VA | 24 mi | 22,962 | 37% |
| Poquoson, VA | 28 mi | 2,474 | 28% |
Hospices serving Virginia Beach
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suncrest Hospice | Virginia Beach, VA | 5.3 mi | (757) 832-7001 |
| Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care | Virginia Beach, VA | 5.3 mi | (757) 466-1401 |
| @Heart Hospice | Virginia Beach, VA | 5.3 mi | (757) 961-4077 |
| Bristol Hospice - Virginia Beach LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | 5.3 mi | — |
| Westminster-Canterbury At Home LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | 5.7 mi | (757) 496-1653 |
Nursing homes near Virginia Beach (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Hhc @ Atlantic Shore | Virginia Beach, VA | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (757) 716-2060 |
| Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center | Virginia Beach, VA | 2.7 mi | not rated | 128 | (757) 263-3077 |
| Rosemont Health & Rehab Center, LLC | Virginia Beach, VA | 5.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 116 | (757) 306-2700 |
| Bay Pointe Rehabilitation And Nursing | Virginia Beach, VA | 6.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 112 | (757) 481-3321 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Virginia Beach. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Virginia Beach
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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Virginia Beach: common questions
Which hospices serve Virginia Beach?
Medicare lists 31 hospices for Virginia Beach ZIP codes, including Suncrest Hospice, Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care, @Heart Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Virginia Beach?
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 20% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach. 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 senior care near Virginia Beach
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- Respite Care in Hampton, VA
- Respite Care in Poquoson, VA
- Respite Care in Carrollton, VA
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- Parkinson’s Care in Virginia Beach
- Stroke Recovery Support in Virginia Beach
- Disability Care for Adults in Virginia Beach
- Hospice Support in Virginia Beach
- Senior Meal Preparation in Virginia Beach
- Senior Housekeeping in Virginia Beach
- Medication Reminders in Virginia Beach
- Veterans’ Home Care in Virginia Beach
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.
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