Respite Care in Midway, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Midway, NC: the local picture

1,029

residents 65 or older (21% of Midway)

77%

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

49%

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

0

Medicare-certified hospices serve Midway ZIP codes

Most older adults in Midway live with someone: 77% 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 503 Midway residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (30% in Forsyth County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Midway compared with Forsyth County and North Carolina

Census figure	Midway	Forsyth County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	6.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,083	$50,508	—

Older residents in towns around Midway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wallburg, NC	4.0 mi	704	29%
Welcome, NC	5.1 mi	603	32%
Winston-Salem, NC	9.1 mi	38,688	32%
Thomasville, NC	10 mi	4,680	38%
Clemmons, NC	10 mi	4,153	28%
Bermuda Run, NC	12 mi	1,535	52%

Nursing homes near Midway (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Homestead Hills	Winston-Salem, NC	7.3 mi	2 of 5	40	(336) 659-0386
Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center	Winston Salem, NC	8.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(336) 765-0550
The Oaks	Winston-Salem, NC	8.2 mi	2 of 5	131	(336) 768-2211
Pine Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center	Thomasville, NC	8.6 mi	3 of 5	140	(336) 475-9116

Straight-line miles from the center of Midway. 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 Midway

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 42% of the $3,090 monthly median income of Midway 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 Midway: common questions

How much does respite care cost in Midway?

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 42% of the $3,090 monthly median income of Midway 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). 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 Midway

More senior care near Midway

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Midway

More for Midway families

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 Midway, NC