Senior Housekeeping in Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Local figures

Senior Housekeeping in Gloucester Courthouse, VA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have difficulty doing errands alone (14% in Gloucester County)

359

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (81%)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Gloucester County)

147

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

About 162 Gloucester Courthouse residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (21%; 14% in Gloucester County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.

359 Gloucester Courthouse households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 86 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.

Gloucester Courthouse compared with Gloucester County and Virginia

Census figure	Gloucester Courthouse	Gloucester County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone	21%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	23%	27%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	5.7%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	28%	21%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,813	$69,549	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester Courthouse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Errand difficulty (65+)
Gloucester Point, VA	9.3 mi	2,331	22%
Williamsburg, VA	14 mi	2,764	2.7%
West Point, VA	18 mi	703	15%
Bethel Manor, VA	22 mi	5	0.0%
Poquoson, VA	23 mi	2,474	4.8%
Newport News, VA	23 mi	25,916	14%

What it covers

What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with

Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
Laundry, ironing and changing beds
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
Taking out trash and recycling

Cost

What housekeeping help costs in Gloucester Courthouse

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 27% of the $4,734 monthly median income of Gloucester Courthouse 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 caregiver for housekeeping

Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.

Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Housekeeping in Gloucester Courthouse: common questions

How much does housekeeping help cost in Gloucester Courthouse?

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 27% of the $4,734 monthly median income of Gloucester Courthouse 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).

Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?

Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.

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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.

Housekeeping Help for Seniors in Gloucester Courthouse, VA