Respite Care in Windsor, VA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Windsor, VA: the local picture

555

residents 65 or older (19% of Windsor)

72%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Isle of Wight County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Windsor ZIP codes

Most older adults in Windsor live with someone: 72% 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 146 Windsor residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Isle of Wight County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Windsor ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Windsor compared with Isle of Wight County and Virginia

Census figure	Windsor	Isle of Wight County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	8.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.2%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,857	$66,678	—

Older residents in towns around Windsor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Suffolk, VA	9.7 mi	15,100	35%
Smithfield, VA	13 mi	1,645	30%
Franklin, VA	14 mi	1,534	39%
Carrollton, VA	15 mi	983	33%
Portsmouth, VA	21 mi	15,037	38%
Newport News, VA	22 mi	25,916	36%

Hospices serving Windsor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Prince Woods At Home LLC	Suffolk, VA	9.8 mi	(757) 923-5559
Bon Secours Hospice	Suffolk, VA	15 mi	(757) 391-6028
Gentiva Ii	Newport News, VA	23 mi	(757) 874-1237
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC	Newport News, VA	23 mi	(757) 330-8050
Riverside Hospice Care	Newport News, VA	23 mi	(757) 594-2745

Nursing homes near Windsor (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Grove Health And Rehabilitation	Windsor, VA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	114	(757) 242-4770
Lake Prince Woods, Inc	Suffolk, VA	6.8 mi	5 of 5	40	(757) 923-5500
Autumn Care Of Suffolk	Suffolk, VA	8.3 mi	2 of 5	110	(757) 934-2363
Nans Pointe Rehabilitation And Nursing	Suffolk, VA	10 mi	1 of 5	148	(757) 539-8744

Straight-line miles from the center of Windsor. 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 Windsor

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 29% of the $4,405 monthly median income of Windsor 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 Windsor: common questions

Which hospices serve Windsor?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Windsor ZIP codes, including Lake Prince Woods At Home LLC, Bon Secours Hospice, Gentiva Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Windsor?

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 29% of the $4,405 monthly median income of Windsor 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 Windsor. 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 Windsor

More senior care near Windsor

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Windsor

More for Windsor families

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 Windsor, VA