Adult Disability Care in Roanoke Rapids, NC: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Roanoke Rapids, NC: the local picture

17%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Halifax County)

658

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.8%

of households have no vehicle (9.1% in Halifax County)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Roanoke Rapids ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,394 Roanoke Rapids residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 19% in Halifax County).

658 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

6.8% of Roanoke Rapids households have no vehicle (9.1% in Halifax County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Roanoke Rapids compared with Halifax County and North Carolina

Census figure	Roanoke Rapids	Halifax County	North Carolina
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	19%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.0%	6.8%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	9.1%	5.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	4.4%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	19%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,607	$39,502	—

Older residents in towns around Roanoke Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Emporia, VA	18 mi	1,008	16%
Red Oak, NC	30 mi	1,046	12%
Murfreesboro, NC	31 mi	505	9.9%
South Hill, VA	33 mi	1,251	8.1%
Rocky Mount, NC	34 mi	10,923	13%
Nashville, NC	37 mi	1,248	14%

Home health agencies serving Roanoke Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Northampton Co. Hha	Jackson, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 534-1291
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	1.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Healthview Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 462-2687

Straight-line miles from the center of Roanoke Rapids. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Roanoke Rapids

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Roanoke Rapids: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Roanoke Rapids?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers North Carolina.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Roanoke Rapids, NC