Respite Care in Elizabethtown, NC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elizabethtown, NC: the local picture

1,003

residents 65 or older (31% of Elizabethtown)

42%

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

41%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elizabethtown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elizabethtown live with someone: 42% 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 353 Elizabethtown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in Bladen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Elizabethtown compared with Bladen County and North Carolina

Census figure	Elizabethtown	Bladen County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	31%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	21%	7.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,563	$36,681	—

Older residents in towns around Elizabethtown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whiteville, NC	21 mi	838	31%
Lumberton, NC	23 mi	3,055	45%
St. Pauls, NC	25 mi	487	53%
Clinton, NC	30 mi	2,017	42%
Hope Mills, NC	31 mi	2,279	38%
Pembroke, NC	34 mi	326	47%

Hospices serving Elizabethtown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi Home Hospice	Saint Pauls, NC	24 mi	(803) 957-0500
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	33 mi	(855) 809-0997
Cape Fear Valley Hospice And Palliative Care	Fayetteville, NC	35 mi	(910) 609-6710
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	37 mi	(910) 323-9816
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Wilmington, NC	47 mi	(910) 796-7900

Nursing homes near Elizabethtown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elizabethtown Healthcare & Rehab Center	Elizabethtown, NC	0.1 mi	3 of 5	94	(910) 862-8181
Bladen East Health And Rehab	Elizabethtown, NC	0.3 mi	2 of 5	90	(910) 862-8100
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Whiteville, NC	20 mi	1 of 5	107	(910) 642-4245
Shoreland Health Care And Retirement Center Inc	Whiteville, NC	21 mi	3 of 5	89	(910) 642-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Elizabethtown. 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 Elizabethtown

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 48% of the $2,714 monthly median income of Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown: common questions

Which hospices serve Elizabethtown?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Elizabethtown ZIP codes, including Medi Home Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care, Cape Fear Valley Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Elizabethtown?

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 48% of the $2,714 monthly median income of Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown. 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 Elizabethtown, NC