Companion Care in North Augusta, SC for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in North Augusta, SC: the local picture

4,801

residents 65 or older (19% of North Augusta)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Aiken County)

6.9%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

4.4%

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

About 1,377 residents of North Augusta aged 65 or older live alone, 31% of older residents in households (24% in Aiken County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

4.4% of North Augusta households have no vehicle (5.9% in Aiken County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 4,801 North Augusta residents aged 65 or older, 423 are 85 or older (8.8%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

2,625 North Augusta households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 540 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 420 older North Augusta residents (9.4%) live below the poverty line (12% in Aiken County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 6.9% of North Augusta residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (1,168), Vietnamese (131), French, Haitian or Cajun (100). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

North Augusta compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	North Augusta	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	6.0%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	5.9%	5.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	12%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,159	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around North Augusta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Belvedere, SC	1.7 mi	756	40%
Clearwater, SC	3.0 mi	338	29%
Burnettown, SC	5.3 mi	441	16%
Gloverville, SC	8.3 mi	357	25%
Martinez, GA	8.3 mi	5,959	24%
Evans, GA	11 mi	7,045	17%

Hospitals near North Augusta (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col	Augusta, GA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	(706) 721-6569
Piedmont Augusta Hospital	Augusta, GA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	(706) 722-9011
Augusta Va Medical Center	Augusta, GA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	(706) 823-2201

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

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in North Augusta

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of North Augusta 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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

Questions

Companion Care in North Augusta: common questions

How many seniors live alone in North Augusta?

About 1,377 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (24% in Aiken County).

How much does companion care cost in North Augusta?

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of North Augusta 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in North Augusta?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in North Augusta, SC