Respite Care in Carthage, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carthage, NC: the local picture

565

residents 65 or older (20% of Carthage)

56%

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

61%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carthage ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carthage live with someone: 56% 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 261 Carthage residents aged 65 or older report a disability (61%) (30% in Moore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Carthage ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carthage compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figure	Carthage	Moore County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,667	$65,485	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whispering Pines, NC	5.6 mi	770	15%
Southern Pines, NC	8.8 mi	4,205	34%
Pinehurst, NC	9.7 mi	7,487	26%
Seven Lakes, NC	11 mi	2,126	34%
Aberdeen, NC	13 mi	1,269	25%
Sanford, NC	18 mi	4,768	38%

Hospices serving Carthage

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Firsthealth Hospice	West End, NC	8.6 mi	(910) 715-6000
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	25 mi	(910) 565-5226
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	31 mi	(910) 323-9816
Richmond County Hospice Inc	Rockingham, NC	34 mi	(910) 997-4464
Hospice Of Scotland County	Laurinburg, NC	38 mi	(910) 276-7176

Nursing homes near Carthage (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peak Resources - Pinelake	Carthage, NC	0.8 mi	4 of 5	108	(910) 947-5155
The Greens At Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce	Pinehurst, NC	8.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(910) 295-1781
Saint Joseph Of The Pines Health Center	Pinehurst, NC	9.9 mi	5 of 5	176	(910) 246-1000
Penick Village	Southern Pines, NC	10 mi	5 of 5	32	(910) 692-0306

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 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 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 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 Carthage: common questions

Which hospices serve Carthage?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Carthage ZIP codes, including Firsthealth Hospice, Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite 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).

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 Carthage. 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 Carthage, NC