Respite Care in Moyock, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moyock, NC: the local picture

717

residents 65 or older (13% of Moyock)

82%

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

38%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moyock ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moyock live with someone: 82% 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 275 Moyock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (30% in Currituck County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Moyock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Moyock compared with Currituck County and North Carolina

Census figure	Moyock	Currituck County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	9.0%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	2.1%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,807	$62,554	—

Older residents in towns around Moyock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chesapeake, VA	14 mi	36,797	33%
Elizabeth City, NC	15 mi	3,507	36%
Virginia Beach, VA	21 mi	72,515	29%
Portsmouth, VA	27 mi	15,037	38%
Suffolk, VA	29 mi	15,100	35%
Norfolk, VA	29 mi	30,440	36%

Hospices serving Moyock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	15 mi	(252) 338-4066
Medi Home Health And Hospice - Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	(757) 420-7192
Trinity Hospice LLC	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	(757) 664-9441
Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	(757) 312-6460
Amedisys Hospice Care	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	(757) 405-3203

Nursing homes near Moyock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Currituck Health & Rehab Center	Barco, NC	14 mi	1 of 5	100	(252) 457-0500
Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Elizabeth City, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	108	(252) 338-0137
Elizabeth City Health And Rehabilitation	Elizabeth City, NC	16 mi	2 of 5	170	(252) 338-3975
Autumn Care Of Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	3 of 5	117	(757) 547-4528

Straight-line miles from the center of Moyock. 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 Moyock

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 23% of the $5,734 monthly median income of Moyock 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 Moyock: common questions

Which hospices serve Moyock?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Moyock ZIP codes, including Albemarle Home Care And Hospice, Medi Home Health And Hospice - Chesapeake, Trinity Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Moyock?

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 23% of the $5,734 monthly median income of Moyock 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 Moyock. 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 Moyock, NC