Senior Transportation in Southern Pines, NC

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Southern Pines, NC: the local picture

7.8%

of households have no vehicle (4.2% in Moore County)

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pinehurst)

4,205

residents 65 or older (26% of Southern Pines)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Moore County)

About 577 Southern Pines households, 7.8%, have no vehicle (4.2% in Moore 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 Southern Pines: Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst (4.0 mi); Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital in Raeford (18 mi); Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford (23 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

34% 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.

Southern Pines compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figure	Southern Pines	Moore County	North Carolina
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	4.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	26%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	7.4%	11%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.6%	1.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$65,485	—

Older residents in towns around Southern Pines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Pinehurst, NC	3.8 mi	7,487	3.6%
Whispering Pines, NC	4.0 mi	770	0.0%
Aberdeen, NC	4.6 mi	1,269	4.1%
Carthage, NC	8.8 mi	565	4.6%
Seven Lakes, NC	11 mi	2,126	1.9%
Raeford, NC	18 mi	969	11%

Hospitals near Southern Pines

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital	Pinehurst, NC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(910) 715-1000
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital	Raeford, NC	18 mi	4 of 5	(910) 904-8000
Central Carolina Hospital	Sanford, NC	23 mi	2 of 5	(919) 774-2100
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center	Fayetteville, NC	30 mi	2 of 5	(910) 609-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Southern Pines. 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 Southern Pines

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 27% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Southern Pines?

Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, about 4.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Southern Pines (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (910) 715-1000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Southern Pines?

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 27% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Southern Pines 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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