Respite Care in Greensboro, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Greensboro, NC: the local picture

43,449

residents 65 or older (14% of Greensboro)

62%

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

33%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Greensboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Greensboro live with someone: 62% 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 13,874 Greensboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Guilford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Greensboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Greensboro compared with Guilford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Greensboro	Guilford County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,885	$52,917	—

Older residents in towns around Greensboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Summerfield, NC	8.2 mi	1,688	22%
Jamestown, NC	9.1 mi	984	42%
Forest Oaks, NC	9.8 mi	1,103	11%
Pleasant Garden, NC	11 mi	1,021	32%
Oak Ridge, NC	11 mi	971	25%
High Point, NC	12 mi	18,488	37%

Hospices serving Greensboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	3.4 mi	(336) 621-2500
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	High Point, NC	13 mi	(336) 889-8446
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	19 mi	(919) 494-3773
Ancora Compassionate Care	Reidsville, NC	19 mi	(336) 427-9022
Trellis Supportive Care	Winston Salem, NC	27 mi	(336) 768-3972

Nursing homes near Greensboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Blumenthal Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greensboro, NC	1.7 mi	not rated	134	(336) 540-9991
Linden Place Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Greensboro, NC	1.9 mi	2 of 5	105	(336) 522-5700
Piedmont Hills Center For Nursing And Rehab	Greensboro, NC	2.1 mi	1 of 5	126	(336) 522-5600
Heartland Living & Rehab At The Moses H Cone Memor	Greensboro, NC	2.2 mi	4 of 5	107	(336) 358-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Greensboro. 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 Greensboro

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 32% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Greensboro 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 Greensboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Greensboro?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Greensboro ZIP codes, including Authoracare Collective, Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Greensboro?

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 32% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Greensboro 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 Greensboro. 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 Greensboro, NC