Respite Care in Plymouth, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plymouth, NC: the local picture

935

residents 65 or older (29% of Plymouth)

65%

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

62%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Washington County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plymouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plymouth live with someone: 65% 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 534 Plymouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (62%) (51% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Plymouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Plymouth compared with Washington County and North Carolina

Census figure	Plymouth	Washington County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	51%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	28%
Residents 65 or older	29%	28%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	17%	14%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,920	$40,531	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windsor, NC	14 mi	660	46%
Edenton, NC	16 mi	1,254	25%
Williamston, NC	18 mi	1,123	49%
Washington, NC	27 mi	2,491	40%
River Road, NC	28 mi	870	35%
Ahoskie, NC	32 mi	862	45%

Hospices serving Plymouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Plymouth, NC	0.6 mi	(252) 791-0490
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Ahoskie, NC	33 mi	(252) 332-3392
Liberty Home Care Vii, LLC	Swanquarter, NC	40 mi	(252) 926-3715
Amedisys Hospice	Greenville, NC	40 mi	(919) 758-4622
Community Hospice LLC	New Bern, NC	56 mi	(252) 672-8301

Nursing homes near Plymouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Carrolton Of Plymouth	Plymouth, NC	0.2 mi	3 of 5	114	(252) 793-2100
Three Rivers Health And Rehabilitation Center	Windsor, NC	14 mi	4 of 5	60	(252) 794-4441
Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Windsor, NC	14 mi	1 of 5	82	(252) 794-5146
Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Edenton, NC	17 mi	3 of 5	130	(252) 482-7481

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

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 39% of the $3,327 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth: common questions

Which hospices serve Plymouth?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Plymouth ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Care, Vidant Home Health And Hospice, Liberty Home Care Vii, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Plymouth?

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 39% of the $3,327 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

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Other care in Plymouth

More for Plymouth 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 Plymouth, NC