Respite Care in Wadesboro, NC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wadesboro, NC: the local picture

992

residents 65 or older (20% of Wadesboro)

52%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Anson County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wadesboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wadesboro live with someone: 52% 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 428 Wadesboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (43% in Anson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Wadesboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wadesboro compared with Anson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wadesboro	Anson County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	43%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	34%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,302	$36,250	—

Older residents in towns around Wadesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Polkton, NC	7.4 mi	287	52%
Marshville, NC	17 mi	376	25%
Rockingham, NC	18 mi	1,621	38%
East Rockingham, NC	18 mi	472	46%
Cheraw, SC	21 mi	944	36%
Wingate, NC	21 mi	337	55%

Hospices serving Wadesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Richmond County Hospice Inc	Rockingham, NC	18 mi	(910) 997-4464
Atrium Health Hospice Union	Monroe, NC	26 mi	(980) 993-7300
Tillery Compassionate Care	Albemarle, NC	28 mi	(704) 983-4216
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region	Charlotte, NC	43 mi	(704) 375-0100
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	48 mi	(910) 565-5226

Nursing homes near Wadesboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anson Health And Rehabilitation	Wadesboro, NC	0.1 mi	5 of 5	95	(704) 695-3301
Wadesboro Health & Rehab Center	Wadesboro, NC	1.9 mi	3 of 5	66	(704) 694-4106
Autumn Care Of Marshville	Marshville, NC	17 mi	1 of 5	110	(704) 624-6643
Pruitthealth-Rockingham	Rockingham, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	120	(910) 997-4493

Straight-line miles from the center of Wadesboro. 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 Wadesboro

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 47% of the $2,775 monthly median income of Wadesboro 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 Wadesboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Wadesboro?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Wadesboro ZIP codes, including Richmond County Hospice Inc, Atrium Health Hospice Union, Tillery Compassionate Care.

How much does respite care cost in Wadesboro?

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 47% of the $2,775 monthly median income of Wadesboro 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 Wadesboro. 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 Wadesboro

More senior care near Wadesboro

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Wadesboro

More for Wadesboro 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 Wadesboro, NC