Adult Disability Care in Charleston, SC: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Charleston, SC: the local picture

7.1%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.1% in Charleston County)

1,814

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.2%

of households have no vehicle (5.9% in Charleston County)

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Charleston ZIP codes in their service area

About 7,226 Charleston residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.1%; 9.1% in Charleston County).

1,814 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

7.2% of Charleston households have no vehicle (5.9% in Charleston County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Charleston compared with Charleston County and South Carolina

Census figure	Charleston	Charleston County	South Carolina
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.1%	9.1%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.8%	2.9%	4.2%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.9%	5.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.8%	9.0%	8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,872	$65,198	—

Older residents in towns around Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Mount Pleasant, SC	6.4 mi	17,275	6.0%
James Island, SC	6.7 mi	2,168	12%
Hanahan, SC	7.3 mi	2,750	9.0%
North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	14,951	11%
Goose Creek, SC	12 mi	5,855	11%
Isle of Palms, SC	13 mi	1,514	3.6%

Home health agencies serving Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 553-1263
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Interim Healthcare	North Charleston, SC	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 518-5437

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleston. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Charleston

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Charleston: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Charleston?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers South Carolina.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Charleston, SC