Respite Care in West Springfield, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Springfield, VA: the local picture

3,705

residents 65 or older (16% of West Springfield)

80%

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

24%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Springfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Springfield live with someone: 80% 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 905 West Springfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (24% in Fairfax County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving West Springfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Springfield compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	West Springfield	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.2%	5.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.8%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,500	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around West Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kings Park, VA	2.0 mi	812	10%
Burke, VA	2.1 mi	7,317	20%
Springfield, VA	2.2 mi	6,824	31%
North Springfield, VA	2.3 mi	1,313	20%
Newington Forest, VA	2.6 mi	1,737	15%
Newington, VA	3.2 mi	1,970	27%

Hospices serving West Springfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evergreen Health Care Management	Annandale, VA	3.9 mi	(703) 534-5049
Phs Hospice Care	Fairfax, VA	6.3 mi	(703) 352-1939
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	6.3 mi	(703) 712-4874
Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice	Falls Church, VA	6.7 mi	(703) 578-7108
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	7.2 mi	(703) 270-4300

Nursing homes near West Springfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenspring Village	Springfield, VA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	62	(703) 923-4663
Burke Health & Rehabilitation Center	Burke, VA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(703) 425-9765
August Healthcare At Leewood	Annandale, VA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	157	(703) 256-9770
Annandale Healthcare Center	Annandale, VA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	222	(703) 256-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of West Springfield. 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 West Springfield

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 12% of the $10,625 monthly median income of West Springfield 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 West Springfield: common questions

Which hospices serve West Springfield?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for West Springfield ZIP codes, including Evergreen Health Care Management, Phs Hospice Care, Capital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in West Springfield?

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 12% of the $10,625 monthly median income of West Springfield 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 West Springfield. 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 West Springfield, VA