Respite Care in Burgaw, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Burgaw, NC: the local picture

756

residents 65 or older (20% of Burgaw)

67%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pender County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Burgaw ZIP codes

Most older adults in Burgaw live with someone: 67% 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 144 Burgaw residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (32% in Pender County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Burgaw ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Burgaw compared with Pender County and North Carolina

Census figure	Burgaw	Pender County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	3.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,550	$58,858	—

Older residents in towns around Burgaw

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wallace, NC	13 mi	542	49%
Skippers Corner, NC	16 mi	682	25%
Hampstead, NC	16 mi	1,280	21%
Northchase, NC	17 mi	672	32%
Wrightsboro, NC	18 mi	1,054	44%
Murraysville, NC	19 mi	2,325	24%

Hospices serving Burgaw

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Wilmington, NC	23 mi	(910) 796-7900
Liberty Home Care And Hospice	Wilmington, NC	23 mi	(910) 251-8111
Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice	Kenansville, NC	32 mi	(910) 293-3191
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	69 mi	(910) 323-9816
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	72 mi	(855) 809-0997

Nursing homes near Burgaw (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Pender	Burgaw, NC	0.2 mi	4 of 5	98	(910) 259-6007
Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Wallace, NC	13 mi	5 of 5	80	(910) 285-9700
Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wilmington, NC	17 mi	2 of 5	140	(910) 791-3451
Woodbury Wellness Center Inc	Hampstead, NC	19 mi	3 of 5	112	(910) 270-1443

Straight-line miles from the center of Burgaw. 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 Burgaw

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 29% of the $4,463 monthly median income of Burgaw 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 Burgaw: common questions

Which hospices serve Burgaw?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Burgaw ZIP codes, including Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, Liberty Home Care And Hospice, Ecu Health Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Burgaw?

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 29% of the $4,463 monthly median income of Burgaw 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 Burgaw. 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.

More near Burgaw

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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 Burgaw, NC