Senior Transportation in Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Gloucester Courthouse, VA: the local picture

3.1%

of households have no vehicle (2.1% in Gloucester County)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gloucester)

938

residents 65 or older (28% of Gloucester Courthouse)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Gloucester County)

About 38 Gloucester Courthouse households, 3.1%, have no vehicle (2.1% in Gloucester County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Gloucester Courthouse: Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester (1.4 mi); Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg (15 mi); Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg in Williamsburg (15 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Gloucester Courthouse compared with Gloucester County and Virginia

Census figure	Gloucester Courthouse	Gloucester County	Virginia
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	2.1%	6.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	37%	31%
Residents 65 or older	28%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	5.7%	8.8%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.5%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,813	$69,549	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester Courthouse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Gloucester Point, VA	9.3 mi	2,331	1.6%
Williamsburg, VA	14 mi	2,764	6.5%
West Point, VA	18 mi	703	6.0%
Bethel Manor, VA	22 mi	5	3.7%
Poquoson, VA	23 mi	2,474	1.0%
Newport News, VA	23 mi	25,916	9.8%

Hospitals near Gloucester Courthouse

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital	Gloucester, VA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(804) 693-8800
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center	Williamsburg, VA	15 mi	5 of 5	(757) 984-8137
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg	Williamsburg, VA	15 mi	5 of 5	(757) 585-2010
Mary Immaculate Hospital	Newport News, VA	20 mi	4 of 5	(757) 886-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester Courthouse. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Gloucester Courthouse: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gloucester Courthouse?

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, about 1.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Gloucester Courthouse (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (804) 693-8800. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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