Respite Care in Warrenton, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Warrenton, VA: the local picture

1,851

residents 65 or older (18% of Warrenton)

57%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Fauquier County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Warrenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Warrenton live with someone: 57% 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 577 Warrenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (27% in Fauquier County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Warrenton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Warrenton compared with Fauquier County and Virginia

Census figure	Warrenton	Fauquier County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	4.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	3.5%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,865	$84,249	—

Older residents in towns around Warrenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Baltimore, VA	4.6 mi	1,689	14%
Bealeton, VA	9.4 mi	375	56%
Gainesville, VA	9.8 mi	1,751	28%
Marshall, VA	10 mi	274	39%
Linton Hall, VA	12 mi	3,176	30%
Bull Run, VA	16 mi	979	38%

Hospices serving Warrenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Reston	Chantilly, VA	22 mi	(571) 262-5200
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	25 mi	(703) 273-8693
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	27 mi	(703) 270-4300
The Medical Team	Reston, VA	28 mi	(703) 390-2300
Phs Hospice Care	Fairfax, VA	30 mi	(703) 352-1939

Nursing homes near Warrenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Poplar Hill Health And Rehab	Warrenton, VA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	113	(540) 316-5500
Brookside Rehab & Nursing Center	Warrenton, VA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	130	(540) 347-4770
Lake Manassas Health & Rehabilitation Center	Gainesville, VA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(703) 743-3999
Gainesville Health And Rehab Center	Gainesville, VA	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(571) 248-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of Warrenton. 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 Warrenton

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 23% of the $5,489 monthly median income of Warrenton 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 Warrenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Warrenton?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Warrenton ZIP codes, including Compassus - Reston, Promedica Hospice (Fairfax), Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic.

How much does respite care cost in Warrenton?

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 23% of the $5,489 monthly median income of Warrenton 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 Warrenton. 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 Warrenton, VA