Respite Care in Goldsboro, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Goldsboro, NC: the local picture

6,401

residents 65 or older (19% of Goldsboro)

57%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wayne County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Goldsboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Goldsboro live with someone: 57% 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 2,828 Goldsboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (38% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Goldsboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Goldsboro compared with Wayne County and North Carolina

Census figure	Goldsboro	Wayne County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,006	$51,274	—

Older residents in towns around Goldsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elroy, NC	4.3 mi	752	42%
Mar-Mac, NC	5.8 mi	474	38%
Brogden, NC	6.6 mi	476	45%
La Grange, NC	11 mi	427	42%
Mount Olive, NC	13 mi	923	29%
Selma, NC	21 mi	1,072	37%

Hospices serving Goldsboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	2.9 mi	(919) 735-5887
Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County	Kinston, NC	23 mi	(252) 527-3786
Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	24 mi	(252) 399-8924
Amedisys Hospice	Greenville, NC	36 mi	(919) 758-4622
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	43 mi	(252) 442-9126

Nursing homes near Goldsboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Goldsboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Goldsboro, NC	1.1 mi	3 of 5	130	(919) 731-2805
Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Goldsboro, NC	1.5 mi	2 of 5	200	(919) 736-2121
O'berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center	Goldsboro, NC	3.9 mi	2 of 5	144	(919) 581-4001
Mount Olive Center	Mount Olive, NC	14 mi	1 of 5	150	(919) 658-9522

Straight-line miles from the center of Goldsboro. 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 Goldsboro

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 35% of the $3,751 monthly median income of Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Goldsboro?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Goldsboro ZIP codes, including 3HC, Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County, Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center.

How much does respite care cost in Goldsboro?

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 35% of the $3,751 monthly median income of Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro. 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 Goldsboro, NC