Respite Care in Kings Grant, NC
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Respite Care in Kings Grant, NC: the local picture
Most older adults in Kings Grant 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 504 Kings Grant residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (28% in New Hanover County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Kings Grant ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Kings Grant compared with New Hanover County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Kings Grant | New Hanover County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 28% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 31% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 8.2% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,408 | $62,585 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kings Grant
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murraysville, NC | 2.1 mi | 2,325 | 24% |
| Northchase, NC | 3.0 mi | 672 | 32% |
| Bayshore, NC | 3.6 mi | 627 | 22% |
| Ogden, NC | 4.1 mi | 1,767 | 12% |
| Wilmington, NC | 4.2 mi | 22,030 | 31% |
| Wrightsboro, NC | 4.2 mi | 1,054 | 44% |
Hospices serving Kings Grant
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Home Care And Hospice | Wilmington, NC | 3.3 mi | (910) 251-8111 |
| Lower Cape Fear Lifecare | Wilmington, NC | 5.5 mi | (910) 796-7900 |
| Continuum Home Care & Hospice | Jacksonville, NC | 45 mi | (910) 989-2682 |
| Amedisys Hospice Care | Pembroke, NC | 81 mi | (855) 809-0997 |
| Gentiva | Fayetteville, NC | 84 mi | (910) 323-9816 |
Nursing homes near Kings Grant (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Commons Rehabilitation Center | Wilmington, NC | 1.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 82 | (910) 452-4070 |
| Bradley Creek Health Center | Wilmington, NC | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 30 | (910) 769-7550 |
| Davis Health And Wellness Center At Cambridge Vill | Wilmington, NC | 2.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 20 | (910) 679-8300 |
| Northchase Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Wilmington, NC | 3.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (910) 791-3451 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kings Grant. 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 Kings Grant
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 $3,701 monthly median income of Kings Grant 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 Kings Grant: common questions
Which hospices serve Kings Grant?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for Kings Grant ZIP codes, including Liberty Home Care And Hospice, Lower Cape Fear Lifecare, Continuum Home Care & Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Kings Grant?
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 $3,701 monthly median income of Kings Grant 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 Kings Grant. 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.
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