Respite Care in Edenton, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Edenton, NC: the local picture

1,254

residents 65 or older (28% of Edenton)

67%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Chowan County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Edenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Edenton 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 267 Edenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (29% in Chowan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Edenton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Edenton compared with Chowan County and North Carolina

Census figure	Edenton	Chowan County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	28%	26%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	5.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	19%	9.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,575	$52,881	—

Older residents in towns around Edenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Plymouth, NC	16 mi	935	62%
Windsor, NC	20 mi	660	46%
Elizabeth City, NC	26 mi	3,507	36%
Ahoskie, NC	27 mi	862	45%
Williamston, NC	30 mi	1,123	49%
Murfreesboro, NC	38 mi	505	43%

Hospices serving Edenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Plymouth, NC	17 mi	(252) 791-0490
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	26 mi	(252) 338-4066
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Ahoskie, NC	28 mi	(252) 332-3392
Liberty Home Care Vii, LLC	Swanquarter, NC	47 mi	(252) 926-3715
Adoration Home Health And Hospice	Nags Head, NC	57 mi	(252) 263-5800

Nursing homes near Edenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Edenton, NC	1.4 mi	3 of 5	130	(252) 482-7481
Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Hertford, NC	12 mi	3 of 5	78	(252) 426-5391
The Carrolton Of Plymouth	Plymouth, NC	16 mi	3 of 5	114	(252) 793-2100
Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Windsor, NC	19 mi	1 of 5	82	(252) 794-5146

Straight-line miles from the center of Edenton. 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 Edenton

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 31% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Edenton 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 Edenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Edenton?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Edenton ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Care, Albemarle Home Care And Hospice, Vidant Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Edenton?

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 31% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Edenton 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 Edenton. 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 Edenton, NC