Home care in Richmond, VA

Non-medical caregivers across Richmond, 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.

Typical home care rate$36/hourMedian for the Richmond area. $1 above the Virginia median.

Adults 65 and older32,24414.1% of residents in Richmond

Seniors living alone13,126households in Richmond where someone 65+ lives alone

Age 85 and older3,177residents of Richmond

Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.

Care for your parent in Richmond, on your schedule.

What it costs$36/hour medianAbout $3,120 a month for 20 hours a week (estimate).Who can help payCCC Plus Waiver, PACEVirginia programs for people who qualify, plus VA benefits and long-term care insurance.

Who to call800-974-3458A HomeCare.com care advisor. Free local help: The Span Center, 804-343-3000.

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)

Also in Virginia

About home care in Richmond

Home care in Richmond, VA has a CareScout 2025 median of $36 an hour, a little above the Virginia median of $35. The care is non-medical, from meals and bathing help to errands and company. HomeCare.com serves families in Richmond. Call 800-974-3458 to speak with a care advisor and plan the first visits.

Richmond city has 229,359 residents. Census figures show 32,244 are 65 or older, or 14.1%, and 3,177 are 85 or older. The Census counts 13,126 households where someone 65 or older lives alone. Median household income is $64,587. The wider Richmond, VA Metro Area has 224,323 adults 65 or older, or 16.7% of its 1,341,248 people. That share matches the statewide figure of 16.7%.

The Span Center is based in Richmond at 1300 Semmes Avenue and serves the city as its Area Agency on Aging. Its number is 804-343-3000. InnovAge Virginia PACE - Richmond has a center at 750 E 6th St, Richmond, VA 23224. Families often come home from VCU Medical Center or Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital. HomeCare.com serves families in Richmond with live-in care, 24/7 coverage and shorter visits.

Plan care in Richmond.

Choose what your parent needs. We use the Richmond area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.

Hours of help a day 4Days a week 5

Where does your parent live?

A month of care, compared (Richmond area medians)

This plan~$3,120
Assisted living$7,482
Nursing home, shared room$10,859

We'd suggest

Companion care

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 (Richmond, VA)

Talk through this plan

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 Richmond families.

Area Agency on Aging

The Span Center

The Span Center is based in Richmond, and InnovAge Virginia PACE - Richmond has a center at 750 E 6th St, Richmond, VA 23224.

804-343-3000

Coming home from the hospital?

Health systems near Richmond

Plan care before discharge

Concern about care?

Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (DARS)

Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.

804-565-1600

Virginia programs that can help pay.

Rules and programs in Virginia

HCBS waiverCCC Plus WaiverOlder adults, people with a physical disability, and people who are chronically ill or severely impaired and who would otherwise need a nursing facility or a long hospital stay.Official page PACEAdults age 55 or older who live in a PACE service area, can live safely in the community, and qualify for nursing facility level of care by the Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument (per Sentara PACE).Official page

Rules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.

Questions about care in Richmond.

Rather talk it through? A care advisor can answer these by phone.

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What is the cost of a home caregiver in Richmond, VA?

CareScout's 2025 survey lists $36 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in Richmond. Assisted living is $7,482 a month, nursing home semi-private care is $357 a day and adult day care is $81 a day. The Virginia hourly median is $35. A care advisor at 800-974-3458 can explain options.

Where is the Span Center in Richmond?

The Span Center is at 1300 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224, and its number is 804-343-3000. DARS lists it as Senior Connections - The Span Center. It serves Richmond, Henrico and six other localities as the Area Agency on Aging. It can help you find programs for older adults.

Is there a PACE center in Richmond?

Yes. InnovAge Virginia PACE - Richmond has a center at 750 E 6th St, Richmond, VA 23224. Service areas are set by ZIP code, so ask InnovAge to confirm your address. PACE is for adults 55 or older who qualify for nursing facility level of care. HomeCare.com can discuss non-medical options.

How do I find home care after a stay at VCU Medical Center?

Call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458. HomeCare.com offers non-medical caregivers, including live-in care and care on short notice. Caregivers help with meals, mobility, bathing and reminders, not medical treatment. Visits have no minimums and no contracts, so you can begin with a few hours.

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