Home care in Wilmington, NC
Non-medical caregivers across Wilmington, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
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Shaded: the 3 counties of the Wilmington metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Wilmington at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Wilmington, on your schedule.
Counties in the Wilmington metro area
- Brunswick County, NC
- New Hanover County, NC
- Pender County, NC
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in North Carolina
About home care in Wilmington
Home care in Wilmington, NC costs a median of $31 an hour, according to CareScout's 2025 survey. That is just above the $30 North Carolina median. Care is non-medical, such as companionship, meals and errands. HomeCare.com serves families in Wilmington. Call 800-974-3458 to speak with a care advisor.
Wilmington has an older population than much of the state, and many retirees live near the coast. Census figures show 22,030 adults age 65 or older, or 18.2% of its 120,805 residents. Another 2,807 are age 85 or older. In 7,941 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. In the Wilmington metro, which covers Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties, 23.9% of residents are 65 or older.
New Hanover County is served by the Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging at 1480 Harbour Drive, which runs a Family Caregiver Support Program. Call 910-395-4553. Elderhaus PACE serves New Hanover and eastern Brunswick counties. Families often come home from Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. CareScout's 2025 survey lists $31 an hour for Wilmington. HomeCare.com serves families in Wilmington.
Plan care in Wilmington.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Wilmington 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 $2,687/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $31/hr (Wilmington, 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 Wilmington families.
Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging (Cape Fear Council of Governments, Region O)
New Hanover County is served by the Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging, which runs a Family Caregiver Support Program, and Elderhaus PACE serves New Hanover and eastern Brunswick counties.
910-395-4553State 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 Wilmington.
How much is a home caregiver in Wilmington, NC?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists a $31 hourly median for a non-medical caregiver in Wilmington. The North Carolina median is $30. The same survey puts assisted living in Wilmington at $7,218 a month. Families choose the visits and hours, with no minimums. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
What senior services are in New Hanover County?
The Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging serves Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties. Call 910-395-4553 or visit 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. It runs a Family Caregiver Support Program, which offers information, counseling and short-term respite but does not pay caregivers.
Is there a PACE program in Wilmington?
Yes. Elderhaus PACE serves New Hanover and eastern Brunswick counties. 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.
How many older adults live in the Wilmington area?
Census figures show 108,346 adults age 65 or older in the Wilmington metro, or 23.9% of residents. In the city, 7,941 households have someone 65 or older living alone. Many local families plan care early. Call 800-974-3458 to talk with a care advisor.
