Hospice Support in Smithfield, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Smithfield, NC: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Smithfield ZIP codes

311

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Johnston County)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Johnston County)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Smithfield ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice in Smithfield (1.2 mi) and 3HC in Goldsboro (27 mi).

846 Smithfield residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Smithfield compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Smithfield	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,392	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Smithfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Selma, NC	3.6 mi	1,072	21%
Wilson's Mills, NC	4.3 mi	174	28%
Clayton, NC	11 mi	2,993	36%
Archer Lodge, NC	11 mi	907	28%
Benson, NC	14 mi	816	49%
Wendell, NC	19 mi	2,044	29%

Hospices serving Smithfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	1.2 mi	(919) 938-7505
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	27 mi	(919) 735-5887
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	27 mi	(919) 828-0890
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	27 mi	(919) 877-9959
Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	28 mi	(252) 399-8924
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	43 mi	(252) 442-9126

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithfield. 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 Smithfield

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 39% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Smithfield 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 Smithfield: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Smithfield?

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 39% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Smithfield 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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