Respite Care in Elon, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elon, NC: the local picture

1,460

residents 65 or older (13% of Elon)

68%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Alamance County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elon live with someone: 68% 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 456 Elon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (34% in Alamance County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Elon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elon compared with Alamance County and North Carolina

Census figure	Elon	Alamance County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,279	$47,145	—

Older residents in towns around Elon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gibsonville, NC	1.9 mi	1,739	33%
Glen Raven, NC	2.8 mi	358	49%
Burlington, NC	2.9 mi	10,731	31%
Graham, NC	7.4 mi	3,215	33%
Haw River, NC	8.4 mi	284	35%
Green Level, NC	9.3 mi	548	49%

Hospices serving Elon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	5.0 mi	(919) 494-3773
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	15 mi	(336) 621-2500
Ancora Compassionate Care	Reidsville, NC	19 mi	(336) 427-9022
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	High Point, NC	29 mi	(336) 889-8446
Duke Hospice	Durham, NC	36 mi	(919) 613-4663

Nursing homes near Elon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twin Lakes Community	Burlington, NC	1.7 mi	5 of 5	104	(336) 538-1400
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Burlington, NC	2.1 mi	4 of 5	122	(336) 586-9850
Edgewood Place At The Village At Brookwood	Burlington, NC	2.6 mi	5 of 5	51	(336) 570-8400
White Oak Manor - Burlington	Burlington, NC	5.0 mi	2 of 5	160	(336) 229-5571

Straight-line miles from the center of Elon. 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 Elon

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 23% of the $5,607 monthly median income of Elon 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 Elon: common questions

Which hospices serve Elon?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Elon ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice, Authoracare Collective, Ancora Compassionate Care.

How much does respite care cost in Elon?

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 23% of the $5,607 monthly median income of Elon 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 Elon. 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 Elon

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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 Elon, NC