Hospice Support in Kinston, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Kinston, NC: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kinston ZIP codes

949

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Lenoir County)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Lenoir County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Kinston ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County in Kinston (0.5 mi) and 3HC in Goldsboro (20 mi).

1,731 Kinston residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Kinston compared with Lenoir County and North Carolina

Census figure	Kinston	Lenoir County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	48%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	14%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	17%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,575	$39,652	—

Older residents in towns around Kinston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Grifton, NC	11 mi	458	56%
La Grange, NC	11 mi	427	38%
Ayden, NC	17 mi	1,072	47%
Elroy, NC	19 mi	752	15%
Winterville, NC	21 mi	1,541	23%
Farmville, NC	22 mi	1,220	33%

Hospices serving Kinston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County	Kinston, NC	0.5 mi	(252) 527-3786
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	20 mi	(919) 735-5887
Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice	Kenansville, NC	25 mi	(910) 293-3191
Amedisys Hospice	Greenville, NC	26 mi	(919) 758-4622
Community Hospice LLC	New Bern, NC	30 mi	(252) 672-8301
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	51 mi	(252) 442-9126

Straight-line miles from the center of Kinston. 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 Kinston

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 44% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Kinston 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 Kinston: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Kinston?

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 44% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Kinston 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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