Respite Care in Kill Devil Hills, NC
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Respite Care in Kill Devil Hills, NC: the local picture
Most older adults in Kill Devil Hills live with someone: 64% 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 414 Kill Devil Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (26% in Dare County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Kill Devil Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Kill Devil Hills compared with Dare County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Kill Devil Hills | Dare County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 26% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 29% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 25% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.9% | 5.9% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,625 | $70,567 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kill Devil Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty Hawk, NC | 4.5 mi | 744 | 24% |
| Nags Head, NC | 5.4 mi | 1,264 | 14% |
| Southern Shores, NC | 7.7 mi | 996 | 35% |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 37 mi | 3,507 | 36% |
| Moyock, NC | 44 mi | 717 | 38% |
| Edenton, NC | 52 mi | 1,254 | 25% |
Hospices serving Kill Devil Hills
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health And Hospice | Nags Head, NC | 9.8 mi | (252) 263-5800 |
| Albemarle Home Care And Hospice | Elizabeth City, NC | 37 mi | (252) 338-4066 |
| Amedisys Hospice Care | Plymouth, NC | 61 mi | (252) 791-0490 |
| Bon Secours Hospice | Suffolk, VA | 73 mi | (757) 391-6028 |
| Community Hospice LLC | New Bern, NC | 102 mi | (252) 672-8301 |
Nursing homes near Kill Devil Hills (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Resources-Outer Banks | Nags Head, NC | 3.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 126 | (252) 441-3116 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kill Devil Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Kill Devil Hills
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 29% of the $4,552 monthly median income of Kill Devil Hills 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Kill Devil Hills: common questions
Which hospices serve Kill Devil Hills?
Medicare lists 5 hospices for Kill Devil Hills ZIP codes, including Adoration Home Health And Hospice, Albemarle Home Care And Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care.
How much does respite care cost in Kill Devil Hills?
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 29% of the $4,552 monthly median income of Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills. 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 senior care near Kill Devil Hills
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Kitty Hawk, NC
- Respite Care in Nags Head, NC
- Respite Care in Southern Shores, NC
- Respite Care in Elizabeth City, NC
- Respite Care in Moyock, NC
- Respite Care in Edenton, NC
- Respite Care in Virginia Beach, VA
- Respite Care in Chesapeake, VA
- Respite Care in Plymouth, NC
- Respite Care in Portsmouth, VA
Other care in Kill Devil Hills
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.
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