Hospice Support in Dunn, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dunn, NC: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dunn ZIP codes

349

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

46%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Harnett County)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Harnett County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Dunn ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice in Smithfield (20 mi) and Cape Fear Valley Hospice And Palliative Care in Fayetteville (24 mi).

810 Dunn residents 65 or older live alone (46% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dunn compared with Harnett County and North Carolina

Census figure	Dunn	Harnett County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	10.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,623	$43,103	—

Older residents in towns around Dunn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Erwin, NC	3.5 mi	1,019	35%
Benson, NC	6.6 mi	816	49%
Buies Creek, NC	9.9 mi	332	11%
Lillington, NC	13 mi	681	29%
Angier, NC	16 mi	1,061	47%
Eastover, NC	18 mi	869	16%

Hospices serving Dunn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	20 mi	(919) 938-7505
Cape Fear Valley Hospice And Palliative Care	Fayetteville, NC	24 mi	(910) 609-6710
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	26 mi	(910) 323-9816
Healthkeeperz,Inc	Fayetteville, NC	28 mi	(910) 860-4764
Bayada Hospice	Fayetteville, NC	28 mi	(910) 223-5369
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	34 mi	(919) 828-0890

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunn. 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 Dunn

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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 Dunn: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dunn?

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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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