Respite Care in Roxboro, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Roxboro, NC: the local picture

1,823

residents 65 or older (22% of Roxboro)

53%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Granville County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Roxboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Roxboro live with someone: 53% 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 854 Roxboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (40% in Granville County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Roxboro compared with Granville County and North Carolina

Census figure	Roxboro	Granville County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	15%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.6%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,976	$46,986	—

Older residents in towns around Roxboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Boston, VA	22 mi	1,972	34%
Butner, NC	22 mi	1,357	46%
Oxford, NC	22 mi	2,347	44%
Hillsborough, NC	23 mi	1,728	33%
Creedmoor, NC	25 mi	809	36%
Danville, VA	27 mi	8,914	32%

Hospices serving Roxboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi Home Health And Hospice	Roxboro, NC	0.8 mi	(336) 597-2542
Kindred Hospice	Oxford, NC	21 mi	(919) 603-0126
Community Home Care Of Vance County	Henderson, NC	33 mi	(252) 972-2200
Duke Hospice	Durham, NC	34 mi	(919) 613-4663
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	38 mi	(919) 494-3773

Nursing homes near Roxboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Person Memorial Hospital	Roxboro, NC	1.0 mi	1 of 5	56	(336) 503-5707
Roxboro Healthcare & Rehab Center	Roxboro, NC	1.1 mi	2 of 5	140	(336) 599-0106
Yanceyville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Yanceyville, NC	21 mi	2 of 5	157	(336) 694-5916
Berry Hill Nursing Home	South Boston, VA	21 mi	2 of 5	120	(434) 572-8901

Straight-line miles from the center of Roxboro. 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 Roxboro

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 65% of the $1,998 monthly median income of Roxboro 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 Roxboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Roxboro?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Roxboro ZIP codes, including Medi Home Health And Hospice, Kindred Hospice, Community Home Care Of Vance County.

How much does respite care cost in Roxboro?

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 65% of the $1,998 monthly median income of Roxboro 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 Roxboro. 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 Roxboro, NC