Respite Care in Virginia

Virginia family caregivers have access to professional respite care services throughout the state. Whether you're in Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, or the Shenandoah Valley, respite care provides the temporary relief you need to prevent burnout and maintain your own health while ensuring your loved one receives quality care.

Virginia Respite Care Locations

Professional respite care services are available at multiple locations throughout Virginia:

Types of respite care available in Virginia

In-Home Respite Care

• Virginia Beach Provider: In-home respite care at (757) 689-8189
• Alexandria Provider: In-home respite care at (855) 554-4400
• Fairfax Provider: In-home respite care at (703) 591-7117
• Herndon Provider: In-home respite care at (703) 435-2500
• Sterling Provider: In-home respite care at (703) 639-4492
• Cumberland Provider: In-home respite care at (240) 362-7074
• Winchester Provider: In-home respite care at (540) 299-1676

Adult Day Services

• Adult Day Health Care centers throughout Virginia
• Social model adult day programs
• Specialized dementia day programs
• Activities and socialization opportunities

Overnight and Weekend Respite

• Extended in-home care for longer breaks
• Short-term facility stays
• Emergency respite options

Paying for respite care in Virginia

Virginia Medicaid Waivers

• EDCD Waiver: Covers respite care for elderly and disabled adults
• DD Waiver: Respite services for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Technology Assisted Waiver: For individuals requiring technology assistance
• Apply through your local Department of Social Services

Other Funding Sources

• VA Caregiver Support Program for veteran caregivers
• Private long-term care insurance
• ARCH National Respite Network grants
• Local Area Agencies on Aging programs

Finding respite care by region

Hampton Roads / Virginia Beach

• Virginia Beach In-Home Care Provider: (757) 689-8189
• Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia: (757) 461-9481
• Hampton Roads Area Agency on Aging

Northern Virginia

• Alexandria In-Home Care Provider: (855) 554-4400
• Fairfax In-Home Care Provider: (703) 591-7117
• Herndon In-Home Care Provider: (703) 435-2500
• Sterling In-Home Care Provider: (703) 639-4492
• Northern Virginia Family Service: (571) 748-2500

Shenandoah Valley

• Winchester In-Home Care Provider: (540) 299-1676
• Valley Program for Aging Services: (540) 949-7141

Western Maryland / Cumberland

• Cumberland In-Home Care Provider: (240) 362-7074
• Human Resources Development Commission

Virginia caregiver resources

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

• No Wrong Door: Single point of entry for services
• Family Caregiver Support Program
• Information and referral services
• Phone: 1-800-552-3402 | Website: dars.virginia.gov

Caregiver Support Groups

• Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter
• Caregiver Action Network Virginia
• Local hospital caregiver support programs
• Faith-based caregiver ministries

Key Takeaways

• Respite care services available throughout Virginia at 7 professional in-home care locations
• Virginia Medicaid waivers can help cover respite care costs
• In-home and facility-based options available across all regions
• Regular respite breaks help prevent caregiver burnout
• Multiple resources available through Virginia Department for Aging

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