Home care in Durham, NC
Non-medical caregivers across Durham, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Durham metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 4 counties of the Durham metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Durham at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Durham, on your schedule.
Counties in the Durham metro area
- Chatham County, NC
- Durham County, NC
- Orange County, NC
- Person County, NC
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in North Carolina
About home care in Durham
Home care in Durham, NC costs a median of $33 an hour, according to CareScout's 2025 survey of the Durham-Chapel Hill area. Care is non-medical, such as companionship, meals and errands. HomeCare.com serves families in Durham. Call 800-974-3458 to speak with a care advisor about starting care.
Durham families often plan care around a stay at Duke University Hospital. Census figures show 39,442 adults age 65 or older in Durham, or 13.5% of its 291,467 residents. Another 3,896 are age 85 or older. In 11,871 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. The Durham-Chapel Hill metro has 16.8% of residents age 65 or older. Families here often need help for a parent who lives alone.
The metro covers Chatham, Durham, Orange and Person counties. Durham County is in Region J, served by the Central Pines Area Agency on Aging in Durham. Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina (PACE) serves Durham and Wake counties from a Durham center. Families also use Duke Regional Hospital. CareScout's 2025 survey lists $33 an hour for the area, against $30 statewide. HomeCare.com serves families in Durham.
Plan care in Durham.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Durham area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $2,860/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $33/hr (Durham, NC)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Durham families.
Central Pines Area Agency on Aging (Central Pines Regional Council, Region J)
Durham County is in Region J, served by the Central Pines Area Agency on Aging, and Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina (PACE) serves Durham and Wake counties from a center in Durham.
1-800-310-9777 (Aging Information Line); director 919-558-2708State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program (state office plus 16 regional ombudsmen housed in Area Agencies on Aging)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
North Carolina programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in North CarolinaRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Durham.
How much does home care cost in Durham, NC?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists a $33 hourly median for a non-medical caregiver in the Durham Area. The North Carolina median is $30. The same survey puts assisted living in the area at $7,288 a month. Families choose the visits and hours, with no minimums. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
What is the Central Pines Area Agency on Aging?
It is the Area Agency on Aging for Region J, which covers Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange and Wake counties. Call the Aging Information Line at 1-800-310-9777 or visit 4307 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703. It helps families find local aging services.
Is there a PACE program in Durham?
Yes. Senior CommUnity Care of North Carolina (PACE) serves Durham and Wake counties from a center in Durham. PACE is for people 55 or older who live in the service area and need a nursing facility level of care. Contact the program to ask for an eligibility assessment.
Can I get live-in care after a Duke stay?
Yes. Families often arrange non-medical help before discharge from Duke University Hospital or Duke Regional Hospital. HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage, and it can often send a caregiver on short notice. Call 800-974-3458 to plan the first week.
