Respite Care in Tabor City, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tabor City, NC: the local picture

802

residents 65 or older (21% of Tabor City)

55%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Columbus County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tabor City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tabor City 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 340 Tabor City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (36% in Columbus County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Tabor City compared with Columbus County and North Carolina

Census figure	Tabor City	Columbus County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	37%	28%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.5%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,750	$35,742	—

Older residents in towns around Tabor City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Loris, SC	6.8 mi	581	44%
Whiteville, NC	16 mi	838	31%
Homewood, SC	21 mi	501	23%
Mullins, SC	22 mi	787	41%
Little River, SC	23 mi	4,972	31%
Carolina Shores, NC	24 mi	2,554	30%

Hospices serving Tabor City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	41 mi	(855) 809-0997
Medi Home Hospice	Saint Pauls, NC	45 mi	(803) 957-0500
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Wilmington, NC	53 mi	(910) 796-7900
Liberty Home Care And Hospice	Wilmington, NC	57 mi	(910) 251-8111
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	64 mi	(910) 323-9816

Nursing homes near Tabor City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Loris Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC	Loris, SC	6.9 mi	5 of 5	88	(843) 716-7106
Shoreland Health Care And Retirement Center Inc	Whiteville, NC	16 mi	3 of 5	89	(910) 642-4300
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Whiteville, NC	17 mi	1 of 5	107	(910) 642-4245
Brunswick Health & Rehab Center	Ash, NC	21 mi	1 of 5	100	(910) 287-6007

Straight-line miles from the center of Tabor City. 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 Tabor City

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 49% of the $2,646 monthly median income of Tabor City 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 Tabor City: common questions

Which hospices serve Tabor City?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Tabor City ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Care, Medi Home Hospice, Lower Cape Fear Lifecare.

How much does respite care cost in Tabor City?

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 49% of the $2,646 monthly median income of Tabor City 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 Tabor City. 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 Tabor City, NC