Red Springs, North Carolina

Respite Care in Red Springs, NC

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Local figures

Respite Care in Red Springs, NC: the local picture

534
residents 65 or older (17% of Red Springs)
49%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
54%
of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Robeson County)
13
Medicare-certified hospices serve Red Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Red Springs live with someone: 49% 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 290 Red Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (47% in Robeson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Red Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Red Springs compared with Robeson County and North Carolina

Census figureRed SpringsRobeson CountyNorth Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability54%47%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone51%29%28%
Residents 65 or older17%16%17%
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.1%1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)39%22%11%
Households with no vehicle17%7.9%5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$18,074$31,470—

Older residents in towns around Red Springs

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Pembroke, NC9.0 mi32647%
St. Pauls, NC12 mi48753%
Raeford, NC12 mi96951%
Rockfish, NC14 mi27158%
Lumberton, NC15 mi3,05545%
Hope Mills, NC17 mi2,27938%

Hospices serving Red Springs

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Amedisys Hospice CarePembroke, NC8.0 mi(855) 809-0997
Medi Home HospiceSaint Pauls, NC12 mi(803) 957-0500
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLCRaeford, NC13 mi(910) 565-5226
Hospice Of Scotland CountyLaurinburg, NC17 mi(910) 276-7176
Healthkeeperz,IncFayetteville, NC19 mi(910) 860-4764

Nursing homes near Red Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Pembroke CenterPembroke, NC8.4 mi1 of 584(910) 521-1273
GlenfloraLumberton, NC12 mi4 of 552(910) 739-2821
Autumn Care Of RaefordRaeford, NC13 mi2 of 5132(910) 875-4280
Wesley Pines Retirement CommunityLumberton, NC15 mi4 of 562(910) 738-9691

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Springs. 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 Red Springs

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 86% of the $1,506 monthly median income of Red Springs 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Red Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Red Springs?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Red Springs ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Care, Medi Home Hospice, Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Red Springs?

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 86% of the $1,506 monthly median income of Red Springs 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 Red Springs. 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.

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.

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