Hospice Support in Southern Pines, NC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Southern Pines, NC: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Southern Pines ZIP codes

963

residents 85 or older (5.9% of all residents)

39%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Moore County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Southern Pines ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Firsthealth Hospice in West End (8.5 mi) and Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC in Raeford (18 mi).

1,511 Southern Pines 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.

Southern Pines compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figure	Southern Pines	Moore County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	26%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	7.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$65,485	—

Older residents in towns around Southern Pines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pinehurst, NC	3.8 mi	7,487	24%
Whispering Pines, NC	4.0 mi	770	12%
Aberdeen, NC	4.6 mi	1,269	45%
Carthage, NC	8.8 mi	565	44%
Seven Lakes, NC	11 mi	2,126	5.3%
Raeford, NC	18 mi	969	32%

Hospices serving Southern Pines

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Firsthealth Hospice	West End, NC	8.5 mi	(910) 715-6000
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	18 mi	(910) 565-5226
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	26 mi	(910) 323-9816
Richmond County Hospice Inc	Rockingham, NC	27 mi	(910) 997-4464
Hospice Of Scotland County	Laurinburg, NC	29 mi	(910) 276-7176
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	37 mi	(855) 809-0997

Straight-line miles from the center of Southern Pines. 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 Southern Pines

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 27% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Southern Pines?

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 27% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Southern Pines 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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