In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Garden City, SC
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Garden City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Garden City, SC: the local picture
About 815 Garden City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 16% in Horry County).
279 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
4.1% of Garden City households have no vehicle (4.8% in Horry County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Garden City compared with Horry County and South Carolina
| Census figure | Garden City | Horry County | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 13% | 16% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.6% | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 8.4% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,565 | $57,399 | — |
Older residents in towns around Garden City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Beach, SC | 2.1 mi | 1,235 | 18% |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 3.8 mi | 3,846 | 13% |
| Socastee, SC | 6.6 mi | 4,945 | 18% |
| Forestbrook, SC | 9.4 mi | 2,058 | 7.2% |
| Litchfield Beach, SC | 10 mi | 4,356 | 12% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 11 mi | 9,079 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving Garden City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet | Murrells Inlet, SC | 3.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (843) 945-9850 |
| Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc | Myrtle Beach, SC | 9.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 712-7095 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Myrtle Beach, SC | 9.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 448-7060 |
| Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence | Florence, SC | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (843) 665-1763 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, SC | 9.2 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 916-0931 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Garden City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Garden City
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 35% of the $3,630 monthly median income of Garden City 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Garden City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Garden City?
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 35% of the $3,630 monthly median income of Garden City 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.
More senior care near Garden City
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Surfside Beach, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Murrells Inlet, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Socastee, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Forestbrook, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Litchfield Beach, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Myrtle Beach, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Red Hill, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Carolina Forest, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Conway, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Homewood, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Georgetown, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Little River, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Loris, SC
- Disability Care for Adults in Carolina Shores, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Andrews, SC
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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.
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