Home care in Henrico, VA
Non-medical caregivers across Henrico County, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
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Shaded: the 17 counties of the Richmond metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Henrico at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Henrico, on your schedule.
Counties in the Richmond metro area
- Amelia County, VA
- Charles City County, VA
- Chesterfield County, VA
- Dinwiddie County, VA
- Goochland County, VA
- Hanover County, VA
- Henrico County, VA
- King and Queen County, VA
- King William County, VA
- New Kent County, VA
- Powhatan County, VA
- Prince George County, VA
- Sussex County, VA
- Colonial Heights (city), VA
- Hopewell (city), VA
- Petersburg (city), VA
- Richmond (city), VA
Central counties (OMB definition)
About home care in Henrico
Home care in Henrico, VA runs a median of $36 an hour for the Richmond area, based on CareScout's 2025 survey. Caregivers provide non-medical help with meals, dressing, errands and companionship. HomeCare.com serves families in Henrico County. Call 800-974-3458 to talk with a care advisor and plan the first visits.
Families in Henrico County are part of a large older population. Census figures show 56,918 residents are 65 or older, or 17% of 335,744 people. Another 7,016 are 85 or older. The Census counts 17,600 households where someone 65 or older lives alone. Median household income is $88,783. Henrico sits inside the Richmond, VA Metro Area, which also includes Hanover, Chesterfield and Goochland counties.
The Span Center serves Henrico County and seven other localities. DARS lists it as Senior Connections - The Span Center, and its number is 804-343-3000. Families often come home from Henrico Doctors' Hospital or Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, and some use VCU Medical Center in Richmond. CareScout's 2025 survey lists $36 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in Richmond, a little above the Virginia median of $35.
Plan care in Henrico.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Henrico area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $3,120/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $36/hr (Henrico, VA)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Henrico families.
The Span Center
The Span Center serves Henrico County and seven other localities, and InnovAge runs a PACE center at 750 E 6th St in Richmond; ask InnovAge whether your ZIP code is in its service area.
804-343-3000Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DARS)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
804-565-1600Virginia programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in VirginiaRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Henrico.
What senior services are available in Henrico County?
The Span Center is the Area Agency on Aging for Henrico County. It also serves Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, New Kent, Powhatan and the City of Richmond. Call 804-343-3000 or visit 1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224. HomeCare.com can add non-medical caregivers at home.
Does PACE serve Henrico?
InnovAge runs a PACE center at 750 E 6th St in Richmond. Ask InnovAge to confirm your ZIP code, since PACE areas are set that way. PACE is for adults 55 or older who qualify for nursing facility level of care. A care advisor can explain other ways to add help at home.
How much does a home caregiver cost in Henrico, VA?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists $36 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in Richmond, the area that covers Henrico. Assisted living is $7,482 a month and adult day care is $81 a day in the same survey. Call 800-974-3458 and a HomeCare.com care advisor can talk through hours and payment options.
Is live-in or 24-hour care available in Henrico County?
HomeCare.com specializes in live-in care and 24/7 coverage and serves families in Henrico County. Live-in care uses one caregiver who needs breaks and rest. 24-hour care uses rotating shifts. Both are non-medical. Families coming home from Henrico Doctors' Hospital can ask a care advisor which option fits the need.
