Respite Care in Barbecue, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Barbecue, NC: the local picture

506

residents 65 or older (8.6% of Barbecue)

97%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

61%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Barbecue ZIP codes

Most older adults in Barbecue live with someone: 97% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 308 Barbecue residents aged 65 or older report a disability (61%) (40% in Harnett County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Barbecue ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Barbecue compared with Harnett County and North Carolina

Census figure	Barbecue	Harnett County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	2.6%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	3.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,207	$43,103	—

Older residents in towns around Barbecue

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Spout Springs, NC	3.6 mi	1,153	20%
Anderson Creek, NC	5.5 mi	1,030	45%
Spring Lake, NC	10 mi	913	39%
Sanford, NC	14 mi	4,768	38%
Lillington, NC	14 mi	681	21%
Fayetteville, NC	17 mi	27,093	40%

Hospices serving Barbecue

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	26 mi	(910) 565-5226
Firsthealth Hospice	West End, NC	29 mi	(910) 715-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	55 mi	(919) 494-3773

Nursing homes near Barbecue (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Sanford, NC	8.3 mi	2 of 5	80	(919) 499-2206
Westfield Rehabilitation And Health Center	Sanford, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	83	(919) 775-5404
Emerald Health & Rehab Center	Lillington, NC	14 mi	2 of 5	96	(910) 814-8030
Lillington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lillington, NC	16 mi	1 of 5	129	(910) 983-5141

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Barbecue

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 40% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Barbecue 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Barbecue: common questions

Which hospices serve Barbecue?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Barbecue ZIP codes, including Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC, Firsthealth Hospice, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Barbecue?

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 40% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Barbecue 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Barbecue. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers North Carolina.

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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.

Respite Care in Barbecue, NC