When a family member or friend needs 24-hour in-home care due to age, disability, or illness, it’s often a loved one who steps up to help. If you’re already providing daily care, you may be wondering: Can I actually getpaid for this in Virginia? The good news is—yes, in many cases, you can.
Entyre Care is a licensed PCS (Personal Care Service) provider in Virginia. We help friends and family members who want to care for their beloved ones. By becoming a PCA (Personal Care Attendant), you’ll access compensation, support and resources you need:
How to become a paid caregiver for a family member in Virginia?
Caring for someone isn’t easy, but the good news is: you don’t have to do it alone. Our expert team is here to provide the professional guidance and support you need.
Our Family Caregiver Compensation Program, funded by Medicaid in Virginia, might be the ideal solution for your personal predicament: – People unable to live on their own get to retain the dignity and freedom of staying at their home. – Caregivers receive a monthly tax-free compensation for their services as well as qualified mentoring.
Who qualifies as a caregiver under Medicaid rules in Virginia?
Each state has its own requirements. In Virginia you get paid for caring for a friend or family member if:
Caregiver
Is 18+ years old
Can provide the care required by the care recipient
is enrolled with an PCA provider, e.g. Entyre Care
Care recipient
Needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Is enrolled in Medicaid and PCA waiver (CCC+) > If the person you want to care for is not enrolled Medicaid program in Virginia, we offer free assistance to help them gain access to it.
How much does Medicaid pay for a caregiver in Virginia?
The monthly financial compensation depends on the level of care provided. The more intensive the care, the higher the compensation. It’s also important to note that one caregiver can care for more than one individual.
Here’s an example of a pay rate for family caregivers in Virginia:
Frequency
light care
moderate care
intensive care
Description
This level means offering occasional help with one or two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as dressing, eating, or bathing. Support may include light hands-on assistance, reminders, or supervision to ensure tasks are completed safely.
This level involves regular, hands-on help with several Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) throughout the day, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, and medication management. The caregiver provides active support beyond reminders, offering physical assistance and monitoring.
This level means providing daily and extensive help with most or all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and transferring. Support involves frequent hands-on assistance and continuous supervision to maintain health and safety.
Examples
Examples include reminding about medications, helping pick clothes, supervising a shower for safety, assisting lightly with meal setup, or providing occasional transportation to appointments.
Examples include assisting with bathing and dressing, preparing and serving meals, helping with walking aids, managing medications, supporting toileting needs, and helping with transfers from bed or chair.
Examples include fully assisting with bathing and dressing, helping with toileting and incontinence care, preparing and assisting with meals, managing medications, supporting full transfers, and providing safety monitoring throughout the day.
Time invest/day
0.5–1 hr/day
1–3 hr/day
3–5 hr/day
$/hour
$13
$13
$13
$/week
$50–$100
$100–$280
$280–$455
$/month
$200–$400
$400–$1,200 per month
$1,200–$2,000
Example of pay rate, weekly and monthly compensation as a paid caregiver in Virginia
What are ADLs?
Caregivers are compensated for helping with activities for daily living (ADLs). They include:
Feeding
Bathing/Personal Hygiene
Dressing
Using the Toilet
Ambulating
Transportation
Find out if you qualify and see how much you could earn—try our free calculator in just minutes!This level means providing occasional help with one or two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as dressing, eating, or bathing. Support may involve light hands-on assistance or simply offering reminders and supervision. The person receiving care remains mostly independent but benefits from gentle guidance or help with certain tasks.
You can apply for compensation via our PCA program in 4 easy steps. It is important to us to make the process as simple as possible for you. You’ll also have a dedicated support person to guide you through every step, to answer all questions that might occur along the way.
Meet the Requirements
If you want to receive financial compensation for caring for a family member, you must be an enrolled member of Entyre Care.
Key requirements for enrollment through Entyre Care: • You are willing to care/already care for a friend or relative • You are at least 18 years old
As part of a personal visit to the care recipient’s home, one of our registered nurses will assess the individual care needs together with you.
Get enrolled
The family caregiver receives an agreement from Entyre Care and is compensated of to $2,500 monthly for providing care.
Done: Care for a friend or family member and receive monthly compensation.
From the moment you sign, you’ll receive monthly compensation for caring for your loved one. Your dedicated nurse will visit you regularly, offering both professional guidance and emotional support. Our goal is to ensure that you never feel alone in your caregiving journey.
What are the benefits of being an enrolled caregiver with Entyre Care?
At Entyre Care, we understand the challenges of caregiving. That’s why we offer financial support, expert guidance, and a strong community to help you care for your loved one—without sacrificing your own well-being.
There are many advantages of caring for a loved one at home. As an enrolled caregiver, you can assure yourself that your loved one is getting the best care, and that you are not sacrificing your livelihood in order to perform that function.
Get compensated for the time you spend caring for a loved one, reducing income loss and securing your future. Learn how we help families maintain financial stability while caregiving.
Professional Support
A dedicated nurse provide expert advice and emotional support, ensuring you’re never alone in your caregiving journey. Explore our personalized solutions for stress-free care.
Our Expertise Reducing Your Burden
We handle administrative tasks and quality assurance, so you can focus on providing the best care. See how our experts make caregiving easier with specialized support.
As we are fully aware about the mental and emotional challenges the responsibility of caring for a family member or friend entails, we offer professional and individual guidance for the wellbeing of caregivers.
Benefits to caregivers
Support & coaching from certified nursing professionals
Prevention of caregiver burnout
Financial compensation mitigates income loss
Reduced risk of financial hardship in old age
Benefits to care recipients
Individualized, competent home care
High-quality care and safety
Improved outlook
Positive impact on the course of illness
Hear it from our community
Caring for a loved one isn’t easy, but with the right support, it can be life-changing. Kelley shares how Entyre Care helped her keep her mother, Gloria, at home, giving her peace of mind and financial stability. ‘Now my mom has the care she needs, and I don’t have to worry every single day,’ Kelley says. Read their full story below:
Questions About Compensation for Caring for a Family Member
Read the most frequently asked questions about the Family Caregiver Compensation model here.
Yes, spouses can serve as paid caregivers under PCA program. Contact us to check if you are eligible.
If your mother needs daily help with essential activities like bathing, dressing, or mobility there’s a good chance you qualify for financial support. Since rules vary by state, check your eligibility and how much you could earn using our calculator or reach out to us directly.
If your parents are in need of daily assistance with ADLs, there is a high probability you can get paid for your care. The eligibility requirements vary by state and program. To find out if you can apply for compensation, use our compensation calculator or contact us directly.
No, with our local program in Virginia, you do not need to live with the person you’re caring for.
The amount family members that care for a loved one get paid, varies based on the level of care they are providing. Find out how much you could earn with our compensation calculator or give us a call.
As an enrolled caregiver for a friend or family member of yours, you’ll receive financial compensation, professional and emotional support. But that’s not all, you will be fully payroll-compliant. All your taxes and contributions like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance are covered and handled properly.
Our Caregiver Compensation Program is completely free! It is fully covered by a health plan or through a state Medicaid program, so there’s no cost to you.
If the person you want to care for is not enrolled in a state Medicaid program, we offer free assistance to help them gain access to it.
Entyre Care as a provider for Personal Care Services (PCS) is offering a program called Personal Care Attendant (PCA). This program provides a personalized alternative to traditional residential care. It is designed for individuals who need supervision or assistance with daily activities such as bathing, personal hygiene, mobility, eating, and dressing, while staying in the comfort of their homes.
The program is funded by Medicaid in Virginia.
The CCC Plus Waiver is a Virginia Medicaid program that helps people who are sick, elderly, or have a disability get care at home instead of going to a nursing home. It helps pay for things like help with bathing, dressing, meals, and more.
Start by contacting Entyre Care – We’re your trusted partner in this process. We help family caregivers receive both financial compensation and professional support for the care they provide.
We’ll schedule an in-home visit to walk you through the entire process. During this visit, we’ll help you get ready for the CCC Plus Waiver application and make sure everything is in place.
Next, a representative from your local Department of Social Services (DSS) will visit to conduct an official eligibility screening. This assessment determines whether the person in need of care qualifies for long-term support through the waiver.
Successfully approved, you’ll notify Medicaid that you’ve qualified for the CCC Plus Waiver — and we’ll guide you through every step of this too.
Entyre Care is an PCS provider, helping family caregivers access the compensation, support and resources they need.
Entyre Care is an PCS provider, funded by state health plans. We employ caregivers who want to care for a family member or friend at home full time and support them they best way possible with professional and individual guidance.
This level means providing occasional help with one or two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as dressing, eating, or bathing. Support may involve light hands-on assistance or simply offering reminders and supervision. The person receiving care remains mostly independent but benefits from gentle guidance or help with certain tasks.
