Senior Transportation in Sandston, VA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Sandston, VA: the local picture

11%

of households have no vehicle (5.8% in Henrico County)

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Richmond)

1,024

residents 65 or older (14% of Sandston)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Henrico County)

About 357 Sandston households, 11%, have no vehicle (5.8% in Henrico 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 Sandston: Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital in Richmond (5.1 mi); Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond (5.8 mi); Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond (6.8 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

43% 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.

Sandston compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Sandston	Henrico County	Virginia
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	6.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.1%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,421	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Sandston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Highland Springs, VA	2.8 mi	2,549	11%
Montrose, VA	3.4 mi	1,522	12%
East Highland Park, VA	6.0 mi	2,636	8.4%
Mechanicsville, VA	8.4 mi	7,676	4.1%
Bensley, VA	8.6 mi	566	2.9%
Richmond, VA	9.0 mi	32,244	13%

Hospitals near Sandston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital	Richmond, VA	5.1 mi	not rated	(804) 225-1701
Henrico Doctors' Hospital	Richmond, VA	5.8 mi	4 of 5	(804) 289-4500
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals	Richmond, VA	6.8 mi	4 of 5	(804) 828-9000
Richmond Va Medical Center	Richmond, VA	9.9 mi	5 of 5	(804) 675-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandston. 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 Sandston

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 52% of the $2,452 monthly median income of Sandston 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 Sandston: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Sandston?

Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital in Richmond, about 5.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Sandston (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (804) 225-1701. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Sandston?

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 52% of the $2,452 monthly median income of Sandston 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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