Respite Care in Pembroke, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pembroke, NC: the local picture

326

residents 65 or older (12% of Pembroke)

51%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Robeson County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pembroke ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pembroke live with someone: 51% 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 132 Pembroke residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (47% in Robeson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Pembroke ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pembroke compared with Robeson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Pembroke	Robeson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	22%	11%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,972	$31,470	—

Older residents in towns around Pembroke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Red Springs, NC	9.0 mi	534	54%
Lumberton, NC	10 mi	3,055	45%
St. Pauls, NC	15 mi	487	53%
Laurinburg, NC	17 mi	2,840	41%
Dillon, SC	20 mi	1,271	47%
Raeford, NC	21 mi	969	51%

Hospices serving Pembroke

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	1.1 mi	(855) 809-0997
Medi Home Hospice	Saint Pauls, NC	15 mi	(803) 957-0500
Hospice Of Scotland County	Laurinburg, NC	18 mi	(910) 276-7176
3HC	Fayetteville, NC	27 mi	(910) 833-2629
Healthkeeperz,Inc	Fayetteville, NC	27 mi	(910) 860-4764

Nursing homes near Pembroke (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pembroke Center	Pembroke, NC	0.8 mi	1 of 5	84	(910) 521-1273
Glenflora	Lumberton, NC	10 mi	4 of 5	52	(910) 739-2821
Wesley Pines Retirement Community	Lumberton, NC	11 mi	4 of 5	62	(910) 738-9691
Woodhaven Nursing Center	Lumberton, NC	12 mi	1 of 5	115	(910) 671-5703

Straight-line miles from the center of Pembroke. 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 Pembroke

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 60% of the $2,164 monthly median income of Pembroke 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 Pembroke: common questions

Which hospices serve Pembroke?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Pembroke ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Care, Medi Home Hospice, Hospice Of Scotland County.

How much does respite care cost in Pembroke?

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 60% of the $2,164 monthly median income of Pembroke 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 Pembroke. 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 Pembroke

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Pembroke, NC