Personal Care in Carthage, NC: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Carthage, NC: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.3% in Moore County)

58%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Moore County)

116

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carthage ZIP codes in their service area

About 110 Carthage residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (26%; 5.3% in Moore County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

248 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (58%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

116 of the 565 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Carthage compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figure	Carthage	Moore County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	26%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	58%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,667	$65,485	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Whispering Pines, NC	5.6 mi	770	2.1%
Southern Pines, NC	8.8 mi	4,205	8.2%
Pinehurst, NC	9.7 mi	7,487	5.0%
Seven Lakes, NC	11 mi	2,126	3.7%
Aberdeen, NC	13 mi	1,269	2.4%
Sanford, NC	18 mi	4,768	14%

Home health agencies with aides serving Carthage

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Amedisys Home Health Care	Thomasville, NC	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 472-4449
Firsthealth Home Care	West End, NC	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 295-2211
Liberty Home Care	Southern Pines, NC	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 246-9886
Centerwell Home Health	Lillington, NC	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Carthage

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 49% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Carthage 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Carthage: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Carthage?

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 49% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Carthage 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).

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.

In-Home Personal Care in Carthage, NC