Hospice Support in Salisbury, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Salisbury, NC: the local picture

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Salisbury ZIP codes

827

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Rowan County)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Rowan County)

Medicare lists 18 hospices whose service area includes Salisbury ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Novant Health Hospice in Salisbury (1.0 mi) and Bayada Home Health Care, Inc in Salisbury (4.0 mi).

2,105 Salisbury residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Salisbury compared with Rowan County and North Carolina

Census figure	Salisbury	Rowan County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,538	$49,033	—

Older residents in towns around Salisbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Granite Quarry, NC	4.4 mi	452	49%
Spencer, NC	4.6 mi	784	35%
China Grove, NC	7.9 mi	708	30%
Rockwell, NC	9.1 mi	395	59%
Landis, NC	10 mi	794	12%
Tyro, NC	11 mi	520	39%

Hospices serving Salisbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Novant Health Hospice	Salisbury, NC	1.0 mi	(704) 210-7900
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Salisbury, NC	4.0 mi	(704) 797-2993
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County	Kannapolis, NC	14 mi	(704) 935-9434
Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House	Lexington, NC	17 mi	(336) 475-5444
Hospice Of Iredell County, Inc	Statesville, NC	26 mi	(704) 873-4719
Tillery Compassionate Care	Albemarle, NC	27 mi	(704) 983-4216

Straight-line miles from the center of Salisbury. 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 Salisbury

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 $3,628 monthly median income of Salisbury 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 Salisbury: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Salisbury?

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 $3,628 monthly median income of Salisbury 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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