Respite Care in Murfreesboro, NC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Murfreesboro, NC: the local picture

505

residents 65 or older (16% of Murfreesboro)

55%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Hertford County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Murfreesboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Murfreesboro live with someone: 55% 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 217 Murfreesboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (42% in Hertford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Murfreesboro compared with Hertford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Murfreesboro	Hertford County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	42%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,716	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Murfreesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ahoskie, NC	12 mi	862	45%
Franklin, VA	19 mi	1,534	39%
Emporia, VA	30 mi	1,008	48%
Roanoke Rapids, NC	31 mi	2,925	36%
Suffolk, VA	31 mi	15,100	35%
Windsor, NC	32 mi	660	46%

Hospices serving Murfreesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Ahoskie, NC	12 mi	(252) 332-3392
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	32 mi	(252) 308-0700
Community Home Care & Hospice	Roanoke Rapids, NC	32 mi	(252) 291-5353
Community Hospice LLC	New Bern, NC	93 mi	(252) 672-8301
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	141 mi	(910) 323-9816

Nursing homes near Murfreesboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ahoskie Health And Rehabilitation Center	Ahoskie, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	151	(252) 332-2126
Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center	Rich Square, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	69	(252) 539-4161
Northampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	80	(252) 534-0131
Courtland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Courtland, VA	19 mi	1 of 5	90	(757) 653-0908

Straight-line miles from the center of Murfreesboro. 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 Murfreesboro

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 $3,726 monthly median income of Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Murfreesboro?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Murfreesboro ZIP codes, including Vidant Home Health And Hospice, Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC, Community Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Murfreesboro?

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 $3,726 monthly median income of Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro. 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 Murfreesboro

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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 Murfreesboro, NC