Respite Care in Hillsborough, NC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hillsborough, NC: the local picture

1,728

residents 65 or older (18% of Hillsborough)

61%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Orange County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hillsborough ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hillsborough live with someone: 61% 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 534 Hillsborough residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (25% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Hillsborough ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hillsborough compared with Orange County and North Carolina

Census figure	Hillsborough	Orange County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	25%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.7%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,179	$79,575	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mebane, NC	10.0 mi	3,011	40%
Carrboro, NC	10 mi	2,207	28%
Chapel Hill, NC	11 mi	7,766	26%
Durham, NC	13 mi	39,442	30%
Green Level, NC	14 mi	548	49%
Haw River, NC	15 mi	284	35%

Hospices serving Hillsborough

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unc Hospice	Chapel Hill, NC	12 mi	(984) 215-2650
Duke Hospice	Durham, NC	15 mi	(919) 613-4663
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	22 mi	(919) 494-3773
Medi Home Health And Hospice	Roxboro, NC	24 mi	(336) 597-2542
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	30 mi	(919) 828-0890

Nursing homes near Hillsborough (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peak Resources - Brookshire, Inc	Hillsborough, NC	1.1 mi	4 of 5	80	(919) 644-6714
Pruitthealth-Carolina Point	Durham, NC	8.4 mi	1 of 5	138	(919) 402-2450
Carol Woods	Chapel Hill, NC	8.5 mi	5 of 5	30	(919) 968-4511
Croasdaile Village	Durham, NC	9.0 mi	4 of 5	102	(919) 384-2304

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough

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 28% of the $4,598 monthly median income of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough: common questions

Which hospices serve Hillsborough?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Hillsborough ZIP codes, including Unc Hospice, Duke Hospice, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hillsborough?

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 28% of the $4,598 monthly median income of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough

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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 Hillsborough, NC