Home care in Roanoke, VA
Non-medical caregivers across Roanoke, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Roanoke metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 6 counties of the Roanoke metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Roanoke at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Roanoke, on your schedule.
Counties in the Roanoke metro area
- Botetourt County, VA
- Craig County, VA
- Franklin County, VA
- Roanoke County, VA
- Roanoke (city), VA
- Salem (city), VA
Central counties (OMB definition)
About home care in Roanoke
Home care in Roanoke, VA has a CareScout 2025 median of $37 an hour, higher than the Virginia median of $35. Care is non-medical, covering help with bathing, meals, errands and company. HomeCare.com serves families in Roanoke. Call 800-974-3458 to talk with a care advisor about hours and the next step.
Roanoke stands out in Virginia for its age profile. Census figures show 17,466 of its 98,355 residents are 65 or older, or 17.8%, and 2,506 are 85 or older. In the Roanoke, VA Metro Area, 21.2% of residents are 65 or older, against 16.7% statewide. The Census counts 6,397 households in the city where someone 65 or older lives alone. Median household income is $55,378.
The Local Office on Aging, the Area Agency on Aging here, is at 4932 Frontage Road NW. It serves Roanoke City, Roanoke County and Salem, and its number is 540-345-0451. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and LewisGale Medical Center in Salem are the hospitals families know. CareScout's 2025 survey lists $37 an hour in Roanoke. HomeCare.com serves families in Roanoke and nearby counties such as Botetourt and Craig.
Plan care in Roanoke.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Roanoke 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 $3,207/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $37/hr (Roanoke, 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 Roanoke families.
Local Office on Aging, Inc. (LOA-Area Agency on Aging)
Local Office on Aging serves Roanoke City, Roanoke County and Salem, and InnovAge Virginia PACE - Roanoke Valley has a center at 1606 Lynchburg Turnpike in Salem.
540-345-0451Office 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 Roanoke.
How much does home care cost in Roanoke, VA?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists a median of $37 an hour for a non-medical caregiver in Roanoke, above the Virginia median of $35. Assisted living is $6,445 a month and adult day care is $81 a day. A HomeCare.com care advisor can explain options at 800-974-3458.
Who runs senior services in Roanoke and Roanoke County?
The Local Office on Aging, Inc. (LOA-Area Agency on Aging) serves Roanoke City, Roanoke County and Salem. It also serves Alleghany, Botetourt, Clifton Forge, Covington and Craig. Call 540-345-0451 or visit 4932 Frontage Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24019. HomeCare.com can add non-medical caregivers at home.
Is there PACE in the Roanoke Valley?
Yes. InnovAge Virginia PACE - Roanoke Valley has a center at 1606 Lynchburg Turnpike in Salem. Its service area is set by ZIP code, so confirm your address with InnovAge. PACE is for adults 55 or older who qualify for nursing facility level of care. A care advisor can talk through other options.
Can a caregiver help me come home from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital?
Yes, with non-medical help. A HomeCare.com caregiver can help with meals, mobility, bathing and medication reminders, but not nursing care. Families can ask about short-notice care or live-in care. Visits have no minimums and no contracts. Call 800-974-3458 to plan the first days.
