Last updated July 2025.
We’ve been listening… and exploring solutions.
This Council is grounded in the results of the 1-question survey fielded earlier this year and is focused on finding ways to make life a bit better/easier for senior individuals and their caregivers living in Pine Knoll Shores. We received multiple comments across a wide range of needs. This posting focuses on individuals who identified transportation issues as well as a need for non-medical in-home care for brief periods of time.
Expressed needs included, but were not limited to:
- Getting to doctor visits
- Pharmacy pick-ups
- Grocery shopping
- Airport transportation
- Relief for round-the-clock caregivers
The following is not an exhaustive list of possible solutions. Some of these agencies may already be known to you though their offerings may have changed. All of them require payment. Most post reasonable rates. Over time, we will build on this list as we become aware of new options.
Call ahead to inquire about specific destinations and rates. Services must be scheduled in advance.
Need a Ride or Help at Home? Here’s Who to Call
East Carolina Home Care
In-home non-medical services
Amber Rogers
252-240-1234
Accepts private and Medicare insurance
Home Helpers
In-home non-medical services; transportation, companion & errand services
Dan Coughlin and Leigh DeKorte
252-622-4690
Carteret County Area Transportation System (CCATS)
Variety of non-emergency fixed route and door-to-door transportation options
Jeannette: 6–11 am, Phil: 12–5 pm
252-240-1043
Ext. 5 for Medicaid/Medicare coverage questions
Karen Murphy, RN (retired)
Pine Knoll Shores resident providing non-medical transport and home care
252-269-8123
Also refers to Carteret Transportation Services for additional needs
Jon Simmons
Class A commercial driver
252-808-7790
Airport shuttle, non-emergency medical transportation, personal driver, concerts, out of town, etc.
Note: Some agencies also offer medical care supporting activities of daily living; these services may be more expensive.
Disclaimer: Inclusion in this community resource guide does not imply endorsement, and exclusion does not indicate disapproval. The Council on Aging assumes no responsibility or liability for actions taken based on the information provided.