Dementia Care in Conway, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Conway, SC: the local picture

278

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

4,588

residents 65 or older (17% of Conway)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Horry County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Conway has about 278 residents aged 85 or older among 4,588 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Horry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Conway residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Conway compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figure	Conway	Horry County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	8.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	8.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,119	$57,399	—

Older residents in towns around Conway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Homewood, SC	3.8 mi	501	0
Red Hill, SC	4.4 mi	3,665	330
Forestbrook, SC	8.9 mi	2,058	211
Carolina Forest, SC	9.1 mi	4,807	254
Socastee, SC	10 mi	4,945	311
Myrtle Beach, SC	13 mi	9,079	635

Nursing homes near Conway

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak View Health And Rehabilitation	Conway, SC	1.9 mi	1 of 5	190	(843) 248-5728
Compass Post Acute Rehabilitation	Conway, SC	2.5 mi	5 of 5	95	(843) 397-2273
Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	4.4 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 347-8179
Angel Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	11 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 293-1137
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center	Myrtle Beach, SC	13 mi	4 of 5	67	(843) 903-8300
Myrtle Beach Manor	Myrtle Beach, SC	15 mi	3 of 5	60	(843) 449-5283

Hospices serving Conway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cmc Embrace Hospice	Conway, SC	2.7 mi	(843) 234-6946
Heartland Hospice Services	Myrtle Beach, SC	12 mi	(843) 444-0813
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	12 mi	(803) 957-0500
Angelic Health Of SC LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	15 mi	(609) 822-7979

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Conway

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 31% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Conway 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Conway: common questions

What nursing homes are near Conway?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oak View Health And Rehabilitation in Conway (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Compass Post Acute Rehabilitation in Conway (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center in Conway (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Conway?

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 31% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Conway 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

More near Conway

More senior care near Conway

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Conway

More for Conway families

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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Conway, SC