Respite Care in Mar-Mac, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mar-Mac, NC: the local picture

474

residents 65 or older (16% of Mar-Mac)

49%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wayne County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mar-Mac ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mar-Mac live with someone: 49% 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 181 Mar-Mac residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (38% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Mar-Mac ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mar-Mac compared with Wayne County and North Carolina

Census figure	Mar-Mac	Wayne County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	6.8%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,228	$51,274	—

Older residents in towns around Mar-Mac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brogden, NC	2.9 mi	476	45%
Goldsboro, NC	5.8 mi	6,401	45%
Elroy, NC	7.6 mi	752	42%
Mount Olive, NC	9.1 mi	923	29%
La Grange, NC	15 mi	427	42%
Selma, NC	20 mi	1,072	37%

Hospices serving Mar-Mac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	8.0 mi	(919) 735-5887
Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County	Kinston, NC	27 mi	(252) 527-3786
Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	28 mi	(252) 399-8924
Community Home Care & Hospice	Roanoke Rapids, NC	80 mi	(252) 291-5353
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	111 mi	(336) 621-2500

Nursing homes near Mar-Mac (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
O'berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center	Goldsboro, NC	4.9 mi	2 of 5	144	(919) 581-4001
Goldsboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Goldsboro, NC	6.4 mi	3 of 5	130	(919) 731-2805
Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Goldsboro, NC	7.1 mi	2 of 5	200	(919) 736-2121
Mount Olive Center	Mount Olive, NC	9.2 mi	1 of 5	150	(919) 658-9522

Straight-line miles from the center of Mar-Mac. 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 Mar-Mac

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 40% of the $3,269 monthly median income of Mar-Mac 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 Mar-Mac: common questions

Which hospices serve Mar-Mac?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Mar-Mac ZIP codes, including 3HC, Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County, Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center.

How much does respite care cost in Mar-Mac?

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 40% of the $3,269 monthly median income of Mar-Mac 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 Mar-Mac. 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 Mar-Mac, NC