King George, Virginia

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in King George, VA

Rides to appointments, shopping, the pharmacy and visits with a caregiver who stays with the person, not only a driver who drops them off. Post what you need in King George for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Senior Transportation in King George, VA: the local picture

1.1%

of households have no vehicle (2.6% in King George County)

16 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fredericksburg)

738

residents 65 or older (15% of King George)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in King George County)

About 18 King George households, 1.1%, have no vehicle (2.6% in King George 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 King George: Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg (16 mi); Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg (16 mi); Stafford Hospital, LLC in Stafford (18 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

27% 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.

King George compared with King George County and Virginia

Census figure	King George	King George County	Virginia
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	2.6%	6.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	0.8%	1.7%

Older residents in towns around King George

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Dahlgren, VA	7.8 mi	521	1.7%
Colonial Beach, VA	10 mi	960	5.7%
Stafford Courthouse, VA	16 mi	422	0.8%
Falmouth, VA	16 mi	946	7.1%
Aquia Harbour, VA	16 mi	878	0.0%
Fredericksburg, VA	16 mi	3,300	9.6%

Hospitals near King George

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center	Fredericksburg, VA	16 mi	3 of 5	(540) 498-4000
Mary Washington Hospital	Fredericksburg, VA	16 mi	3 of 5	(540) 741-1100
Stafford Hospital, LLC	Stafford, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	(540) 741-9000
University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center	La Plata, MD	20 mi	3 of 5	(301) 609-4265

Straight-line miles from the center of King George. 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 King George

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. 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 King George: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to King George?

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, about 16 mi in a straight line from the center of King George (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (540) 498-4000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in King George?

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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