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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Franklinton, North Carolina

Franklinton, NC has 2 licensed in-home care agencies listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,796/mo. That's roughly in line with the North Carolina state median.

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Starting tier, Franklinton

$2,635/mo

About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client

Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)

$5,796/mo

Estimated range $5,234 – $6,410

● Franklinton $5,796 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Franklinton

2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareFranklintonNorth CarolinaNational
25th percentile$5,234/mo$5,460/mo$6,221/mo
Median$5,796/mo$5,720/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$6,410/mo$6,217/mo$7,627/mo

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What home care costs by the hour

Home care in Franklinton runs about $30 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,635
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,796
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$22,130

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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.

Nearby cities: Youngsville · Louisburg · Wake Forest · Rolesville · Zebulon

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Franklinton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Franklinton runs about $1,855 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (252) 436-2040 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,796 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,582 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Franklinton assisted living median of $6,582 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,796 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Franklinton run about $9,862 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 in-home care agencies in Franklinton

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Also serving Franklinton

In-home care comes to the home, so agencies based one town over often serve Franklinton; their licensed office is simply in a different city. These 12 are based nearby, listed by office location, nearest first. They are separate from the licensed-in-Franklinton count above. Always confirm they cover your address.

Ordered by distance from Franklinton, never by who pays. Office location is shown on every card.

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In the last 365 days: 5 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Free local help worth saving

Franklinton, in Franklin County, has about 2,645 residents. About 366 of them (14%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $59,464.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging(252) 436-2040kerrtarcog.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)855-408-1212ncdoi.gov

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • North Carolina 2-1-11-888-892-1162nc211.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Durham VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Durham.

  • Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

What does in-home care cost per hour in Franklinton?

Based on the modeled median, in-home care in Franklinton runs about $30 an hour. A 20-hour week runs about $2,635/month.

Is in-home care in Franklinton more expensive than the rest of North Carolina?

Franklinton's median in home care cost is about 1% higher than the North Carolina state median.

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Reading up first? In-Home Care across North Carolina → · In-Home Care cost across North Carolina → · Adult Day Care vs In-Home Care →

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In-Home Care in Franklinton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers