Hospice Support in Matthews, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Matthews, NC: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Matthews ZIP codes

1,002

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Mecklenburg County)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mecklenburg County)

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes Matthews ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region in Charlotte (6.5 mi) and Novant Health Hospice And Palliative Care A Department Of Novant Health in Charlotte (9.1 mi).

1,583 Matthews residents 65 or older live alone (26% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Matthews compared with Mecklenburg County and North Carolina

Census figure	Matthews	Mecklenburg County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	9.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,581	$60,344	—

Older residents in towns around Matthews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Stallings, NC	2.9 mi	2,652	21%
Indian Trail, NC	4.8 mi	3,960	20%
Lake Park, NC	4.9 mi	869	33%
Mint Hill, NC	5.1 mi	5,523	15%
Weddington, NC	6.9 mi	1,924	8.3%
Wesley Chapel, NC	7.9 mi	1,295	15%

Hospices serving Matthews

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region	Charlotte, NC	6.5 mi	(704) 375-0100
Novant Health Hospice And Palliative Care A Department Of Novant Health	Charlotte, NC	9.1 mi	(704) 384-6478
Atrium Health Hospice Union	Monroe, NC	12 mi	(980) 993-7300
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region	Fort Mill, SC	13 mi	(803) 548-3708
Carolina Caring	Gastonia, NC	26 mi	(704) 861-8405
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County	Kannapolis, NC	27 mi	(704) 935-9434

Straight-line miles from the center of Matthews. 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 Matthews

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 22% of the $5,965 monthly median income of Matthews 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 Matthews: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Matthews?

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 22% of the $5,965 monthly median income of Matthews 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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