Respite Care in Dunn, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dunn, NC: the local picture

1,916

residents 65 or older (22% of Dunn)

54%

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

47%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dunn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dunn live with someone: 54% 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 826 Dunn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (40% in Harnett County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Dunn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dunn compared with Harnett County and North Carolina

Census figure	Dunn	Harnett County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	22%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	3.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,623	$43,103	—

Older residents in towns around Dunn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Erwin, NC	3.5 mi	1,019	35%
Benson, NC	6.6 mi	816	27%
Buies Creek, NC	9.9 mi	332	36%
Lillington, NC	13 mi	681	21%
Angier, NC	16 mi	1,061	48%
Eastover, NC	18 mi	869	24%

Hospices serving Dunn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	20 mi	(919) 938-7505
Cape Fear Valley Hospice And Palliative Care	Fayetteville, NC	24 mi	(910) 609-6710
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	26 mi	(910) 323-9816
Healthkeeperz,Inc	Fayetteville, NC	28 mi	(910) 860-4764
Bayada Hospice	Fayetteville, NC	28 mi	(910) 223-5369

Nursing homes near Dunn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Carrolton Of Dunn	Dunn, NC	1.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(910) 892-8843
Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dunn, NC	2.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(910) 891-4600
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Benson, NC	7.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(919) 207-1717
Liberty Healthcare Services Of Golden Years Nursin	Falcon, NC	8.3 mi	4 of 5	58	(910) 980-1271

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunn. 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 Dunn

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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 Dunn: common questions

Which hospices serve Dunn?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Dunn ZIP codes, including Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice, Cape Fear Valley Hospice And Palliative Care, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Dunn?

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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 Dunn. 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 Dunn

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Other care in Dunn

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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 Dunn, NC