Hospice Support in Ahoskie, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ahoskie, NC: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ahoskie ZIP codes

127

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Hertford County)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Hertford County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Ahoskie ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vidant Home Health And Hospice in Ahoskie (0.9 mi) and Amedisys Hospice Care in Plymouth (33 mi).

317 Ahoskie residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ahoskie compared with Hertford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Ahoskie	Hertford County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	42%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	10%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,463	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Ahoskie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Murfreesboro, NC	12 mi	505	45%
Windsor, NC	20 mi	660	42%
Edenton, NC	27 mi	1,254	33%
Franklin, VA	28 mi	1,534	31%
Williamston, NC	31 mi	1,123	53%
Plymouth, NC	32 mi	935	35%

Hospices serving Ahoskie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Ahoskie, NC	0.9 mi	(252) 332-3392
Amedisys Hospice Care	Plymouth, NC	33 mi	(252) 791-0490
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	40 mi	(252) 308-0700
Community Home Care & Hospice	Roanoke Rapids, NC	40 mi	(252) 291-5353
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	42 mi	(252) 338-4066
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	52 mi	(252) 442-9126

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Ahoskie

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 48% of the $2,705 monthly median income of Ahoskie 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Ahoskie: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ahoskie?

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 48% of the $2,705 monthly median income of Ahoskie 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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