Respite Care in Williamsburg, VA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Williamsburg, VA: the local picture

2,764

residents 65 or older (17% of Williamsburg)

67%

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

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in James City County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Williamsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Williamsburg live with someone: 67% 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 401 Williamsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (26% in James City County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Williamsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Williamsburg compared with James City County and Virginia

Census figure	Williamsburg	James City County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	27%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	5.3%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	4.0%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,813	$103,750	—

Older residents in towns around Williamsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gloucester Point, VA	12 mi	2,331	45%
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	14 mi	938	52%
Newport News, VA	17 mi	25,916	36%
Bethel Manor, VA	20 mi	5	0.0%
West Point, VA	20 mi	703	39%
Smithfield, VA	21 mi	1,645	30%

Hospices serving Williamsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Athc - Hospice LLC	Williamsburg, VA	1.4 mi	(757) 634-0109
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice	Gloucester, VA	13 mi	(804) 693-1111
Heartland Hospice (Newport News)	Newport News, VA	15 mi	(757) 594-8215
Gentiva Ii	Newport News, VA	18 mi	(757) 874-1237
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC	Newport News, VA	18 mi	(757) 330-8050

Nursing homes near Williamsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Williamsburg Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Williamsburg, VA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	130	(757) 229-4121
Woodhaven Hall At Williamsburg Landing	Williamsburg, VA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	73	(757) 258-2196
Jamestown Health And Rehabilitation	Williamsburg, VA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	90	(757) 229-9991
Windsormeade Of Williamsburg	Williamsburg, VA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	22	(757) 941-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamsburg. 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 Williamsburg

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 17% of the $7,318 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Williamsburg?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Williamsburg ZIP codes, including Athc - Hospice LLC, Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Newport News).

How much does respite care cost in Williamsburg?

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 17% of the $7,318 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg. 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 near Williamsburg

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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 Williamsburg, VA