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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 2,856 families in North Carolina access the VA benefits they've earned. Some of the cities where we help the most families:
In-Home Care in North Carolina at a Glance
What In-Home Care Costs in North Carolina
The North Carolina median for a home health aide is $5,720 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 14% below the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $30 an hour, a North Carolina veteran who needs help mornings and evenings only may spend far less than the full-time median.
| Type of care | North Carolina per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $5,720 | $6,673 | 67% |
| Adult day care | $1,831 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $6,496 | $6,200 | 59% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $9,733 | $9,581 | 40% |
All North Carolina figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Check North Carolina Aid & Attendance Eligibility for In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A North Carolina veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a in-home care claim.
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Veterans in North Carolina
North Carolina is home to 615,509 veterans, 279,615 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). North Carolina had 62,750 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 23.3% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Veteran-Approved In-Home Care Across North Carolina
Patriot Angels works with 37 in-home care providers in North Carolina, 34 of them home care agencies and the rest senior communities that also send caregivers out.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 4 | 4 |
| Charlotte | 3 | 1 |
| Winston-Salem | 3 | 3 |
| Burlington | 2 | 2 |
| Asheville | 2 | 2 |
| Durham | 2 | 2 |
| Forest City | 2 | 1 |
| Wilmington | 2 | 2 |
The largest operators in our North Carolina network: BAYADA Home Health Care (19), Griswold Home Care (9), Always Best Care , Inc. (2).
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Licensing for North Carolina Home Care Agencies
North Carolina requires agencies that provide non-medical personal care to hold a license, the Home Care Agency license (in-home aide services), issued by North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. Ask any agency for its license number and look it up before the first visit.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
North Carolina Programs That Help With In-Home Care
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)
North Carolina Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in North Carolina.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the North Carolina home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your North Carolina City
26 North Carolina cities have a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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North Carolina In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in North Carolina?
The North Carolina median is $5,720 a month for 44 hours a week, about $30 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in North Carolina?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a North Carolina agency or a private caregiver.
Do North Carolina home care agencies need a license?
Yes. North Carolina licenses non-medical home care agencies.
Does North Carolina Medicaid pay for care at home?
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve North Carolina?
37 providers in 25 cities.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in North Carolina and every other state, start with the national guide.
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