Hospice Support in Benson, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Benson, NC: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Benson ZIP codes

48

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Johnston County)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Johnston County)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Benson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice in Smithfield (14 mi) and Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh (30 mi).

353 Benson residents 65 or older live alone (49% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Benson compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Benson	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,539	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Benson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Dunn, NC	6.6 mi	1,916	46%
Erwin, NC	8.7 mi	1,019	35%
Buies Creek, NC	11 mi	332	11%
Angier, NC	14 mi	1,061	47%
Smithfield, NC	14 mi	2,473	39%
Lillington, NC	15 mi	681	29%

Hospices serving Benson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	14 mi	(919) 938-7505
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	30 mi	(919) 828-0890
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	32 mi	(919) 877-9959
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	32 mi	(910) 323-9816
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	35 mi	(919) 735-5887
Medi Home Hospice	Saint Pauls, NC	47 mi	(803) 957-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Benson. 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 Benson

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Benson?

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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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