Senior Transportation in Plymouth, NC

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Plymouth, NC: the local picture

17%

of households have no vehicle (14% in Washington County)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plymouth)

935

residents 65 or older (29% of Plymouth)

62%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Washington County)

About 220 Plymouth households, 17%, have no vehicle (14% in Washington County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Plymouth: Washington County Hosp Inc in Plymouth (0.6 mi); Ecu Health Bertie Hospital in Windsor (15 mi); Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton (18 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

62% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Plymouth compared with Washington County and North Carolina

Census figure	Plymouth	Washington County	North Carolina
Households with no vehicle	17%	14%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	51%	33%
Residents 65 or older	29%	28%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	12%	11%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.8%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,920	$40,531	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Windsor, NC	14 mi	660	11%
Edenton, NC	16 mi	1,254	19%
Williamston, NC	18 mi	1,123	17%
Washington, NC	27 mi	2,491	12%
River Road, NC	28 mi	870	3.2%
Ahoskie, NC	32 mi	862	14%

Hospitals near Plymouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Washington County Hosp Inc	Plymouth, NC	0.6 mi	not rated	(252) 793-4135
Ecu Health Bertie Hospital	Windsor, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	(252) 794-6600
Vidant Chowan Hospital	Edenton, NC	18 mi	3 of 5	(252) 482-8451
Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital	Ahoskie, NC	33 mi	2 of 5	(252) 209-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Plymouth

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 39% of the $3,327 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Plymouth: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Plymouth?

Washington County Hosp Inc in Plymouth, about 0.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Plymouth (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (252) 793-4135. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Plymouth?

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 39% of the $3,327 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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