Respite Care in Yadkinville, NC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yadkinville, NC: the local picture

571

residents 65 or older (19% of Yadkinville)

45%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Yadkin County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yadkinville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yadkinville live with someone: 45% 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 133 Yadkinville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Yadkin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Yadkinville compared with Yadkin County and North Carolina

Census figure	Yadkinville	Yadkin County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	5.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,821	$44,625	—

Older residents in towns around Yadkinville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jonesville, NC	12 mi	729	46%
Lewisville, NC	13 mi	2,226	22%
Elkin, NC	14 mi	902	43%
Bermuda Run, NC	16 mi	1,535	52%
Clemmons, NC	17 mi	4,153	28%
Mocksville, NC	17 mi	1,008	40%

Hospices serving Yadkinville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Well Care Hospice, Inc.	Advance, NC	15 mi	(910) 362-9405
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care	Dobson, NC	17 mi	(336) 789-2922
Trellis Supportive Care	Winston Salem, NC	20 mi	(336) 768-3972
Hospice Of Iredell County, Inc	Statesville, NC	22 mi	(704) 873-4719
Wake Forest Baptist Health Care At Home Hospice-WI	Wilkesboro, NC	28 mi	(336) 818-3177

Nursing homes near Yadkinville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowbrook Rehabilitation And Care	Yadkinville, NC	0.5 mi	4 of 5	76	(336) 679-8028
Yadkin Nursing And Care Center	Yadkinville, NC	1.0 mi	5 of 5	147	(336) 679-8863
Pruitthealth-Elkin	Elkin, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(336) 835-7802
Bermuda Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Advance, NC	15 mi	3 of 5	117	(336) 998-0240

Straight-line miles from the center of Yadkinville. 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 Yadkinville

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 45% of the $2,902 monthly median income of Yadkinville 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 Yadkinville: common questions

Which hospices serve Yadkinville?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Yadkinville ZIP codes, including Well Care Hospice, Inc., Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, Trellis Supportive Care.

How much does respite care cost in Yadkinville?

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 45% of the $2,902 monthly median income of Yadkinville 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 Yadkinville. 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 Yadkinville, NC