Respite Care in Kernersville, NC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kernersville, NC: the local picture

4,907

residents 65 or older (18% of Kernersville)

62%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Forsyth County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kernersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kernersville 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 1,619 Kernersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (30% in Forsyth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Kernersville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kernersville compared with Forsyth County and North Carolina

Census figure	Kernersville	Forsyth County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	6.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,244	$50,508	—

Older residents in towns around Kernersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Walkertown, NC	5.7 mi	1,077	26%
Oak Ridge, NC	6.9 mi	971	25%
Wallburg, NC	8.0 mi	704	29%
High Point, NC	9.4 mi	18,488	37%
Winston-Salem, NC	10.0 mi	38,688	32%
Stokesdale, NC	10 mi	1,061	33%

Hospices serving Kernersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	High Point, NC	10 mi	(336) 889-8446
Trellis Supportive Care	Winston Salem, NC	13 mi	(336) 768-3972
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	17 mi	(336) 621-2500
Well Care Hospice, Inc.	Advance, NC	22 mi	(910) 362-9405
Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House	Lexington, NC	22 mi	(336) 475-5444

Nursing homes near Kernersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kernersville, NC	0.9 mi	3 of 5	138	(336) 515-3000
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville	Kernersville, NC	0.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(743) 209-3042
Piney Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kernersville, NC	2.1 mi	3 of 5	92	(336) 996-4038
River Landing At Sandy Ridge	Colfax, NC	4.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(336) 668-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Kernersville. 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 Kernersville

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 36% of the $3,604 monthly median income of Kernersville 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 Kernersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Kernersville?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Kernersville ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc, Trellis Supportive Care, Authoracare Collective.

How much does respite care cost in Kernersville?

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 36% of the $3,604 monthly median income of Kernersville 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 Kernersville. 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 Kernersville, NC