Hospice Support in Roanoke Rapids, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Roanoke Rapids, NC: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Roanoke Rapids ZIP codes

278

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

32%

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

36%

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

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Roanoke Rapids ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC in Roanoke Rapids (1.4 mi) and Community Home Care & Hospice in Roanoke Rapids (1.4 mi).

915 Roanoke Rapids residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Roanoke Rapids compared with Halifax County and North Carolina

Census figure	Roanoke Rapids	Halifax County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	8.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	19%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,607	$39,502	—

Older residents in towns around Roanoke Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Emporia, VA	18 mi	1,008	47%
Red Oak, NC	30 mi	1,046	18%
Murfreesboro, NC	31 mi	505	45%
South Hill, VA	33 mi	1,251	47%
Rocky Mount, NC	34 mi	10,923	40%
Nashville, NC	37 mi	1,248	42%

Hospices serving Roanoke Rapids

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	1.4 mi	(252) 308-0700
Community Home Care & Hospice	Roanoke Rapids, NC	1.4 mi	(252) 291-5353
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	(252) 442-9126
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	(252) 443-8124
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	79 mi	(252) 338-4066
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	107 mi	(919) 494-3773

Straight-line miles from the center of Roanoke Rapids. 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 Roanoke Rapids

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 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Roanoke Rapids?

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 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids 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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