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In-Home Care in North Carolina

North Carolina has 2,995 licensed in-home care agencies listed on ElderCareCosts across 776 cities. The median estimated cost statewide is $5,720/mo. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.

Cost of in-home care in North Carolina

Median monthly price, North Carolina

$5,720/mo

Estimated range $5,460 – $6,217

● North Carolina $5,720 ○ National median $6,769

Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareNorth CarolinaNational
25th percentile$5,460/mo$6,221/mo
Median$5,720/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$6,217/mo$7,627/mo

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

North Carolina licensing & regulation

State-by-state licensing agency details and how to check a facility's complaint history for North Carolina are coming soon.

Medicaid & local resources in North Carolina

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in North Carolina resolve concerns about care and rights.

Find your local ombudsman

Medicaid programs for care at home

National helplines

Cities in North Carolina

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Counties in North Carolina

All 80 North Carolina counties

In-Home Care providers in North Carolina

Some of the licensed in-home care agencies in North Carolina. Open a city page for the full local list.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cities in North Carolina have in-home care listings?

North Carolina has in-home care listings in 776 cities and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.

We last pulled this list from our sources on Nov 3. That is when our records were refreshed, not a check of each listing.

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