Companion Care in White Knoll, SC: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in White Knoll, SC: the local picture

540

residents 65 or older (6.5% of White Knoll)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Lexington County)

6.4%

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

2.2%

of households have no vehicle (4.5% in Lexington County)

About 72 residents of White Knoll aged 65 or older live alone, 13% of older residents in households (27% in Lexington County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

2.2% of White Knoll households have no vehicle (4.5% in Lexington County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

About 6.4% of White Knoll residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (311), French, Haitian or Cajun (113), other Indo-European languages (70). 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.

White Knoll compared with Lexington County and South Carolina

Census figure	White Knoll	Lexington County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	17%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	9.5%	8.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.4%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,457	$60,432	—

Older residents in towns around White Knoll

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Red Bank, SC	2.7 mi	1,429	24%
Lexington, SC	7.1 mi	4,011	36%
Oak Grove, SC	8.0 mi	1,990	21%
Pine Ridge, SC	8.3 mi	605	21%
Springdale, SC	8.6 mi	447	26%
West Columbia, SC	10 mi	3,928	39%

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 White Knoll

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 34% of the $3,705 monthly median income of White Knoll 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 White Knoll: common questions

How many seniors live alone in White Knoll?

About 72 residents aged 65 or older, 13% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (27% in Lexington County).

How much does companion care cost in White Knoll?

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 34% of the $3,705 monthly median income of White Knoll 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 White Knoll?

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 White Knoll, SC