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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Florence, SC: the local picture

593

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

7,201

residents 65 or older (18% of Florence)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Florence County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Florence has about 593 residents aged 85 or older among 7,201 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Florence County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Florence 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.

Florence compared with Florence County and South Carolina

Census figure	Florence	Florence County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.3%	4.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,003	$40,410	—

Older residents in towns around Florence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Darlington, SC	9.5 mi	1,581	229
Hartsville, SC	21 mi	1,138	148
Lake City, SC	22 mi	1,206	156
North Hartsville, SC	22 mi	615	0
Marion, SC	23 mi	1,555	240
Bishopville, SC	26 mi	703	57

Nursing homes near Florence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Post Acute	Florence, SC	1.3 mi	2 of 5	132	(843) 662-4573
Southland Health Care Center	Florence, SC	1.6 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 669-4403
Faith Healthcare Center	Florence, SC	1.8 mi	2 of 5	104	(843) 669-9958
Honorage Nursing Center	Florence, SC	2.5 mi	5 of 5	88	(843) 665-6172
Veteran Village	Florence, SC	2.5 mi	4 of 5	52	(843) 432-4600
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Florenc	Florence, SC	4.5 mi	5 of 5	25	(843) 665-2222

Hospices serving Florence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	1.2 mi	(843) 662-8633
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	1.2 mi	(803) 774-4036
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	1.2 mi	(843) 777-2564
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	60 mi	(803) 957-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence

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 39% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Florence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Post Acute in Florence (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Southland Health Care Center in Florence (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Faith Healthcare Center in Florence (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Florence?

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 39% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence

More senior care near Florence

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Florence

More for Florence 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 Florence, SC