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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kingstree, SC: the local picture

231

residents 85 or older (7.4% of all residents)

671

residents 65 or older (21% of Kingstree)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Williamsburg County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kingstree has about 231 residents aged 85 or older among 671 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Williamsburg County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Kingstree 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.

Kingstree compared with Williamsburg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Kingstree	Williamsburg County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	7.4%	2.3%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	35%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	24%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,711	$33,713	—

Older residents in towns around Kingstree

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake City, SC	15 mi	1,206	156
Andrews, SC	21 mi	491	15
Manning, SC	22 mi	1,556	317
Wyboo, SC	23 mi	1,270	130
Lakewood, SC	32 mi	772	60
Moncks Corner, SC	34 mi	1,601	64

Nursing homes near Kingstree

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carlyle Senior Care Of Kingstree	Kingstree, SC	0.6 mi	3 of 5	96	(843) 355-6116
Dr Ronald E Mcnair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lake City, SC	12 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 389-3685
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center	Scranton, SC	18 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 389-9201
Lake Moultrie Nursing Home	Saint Stephen, SC	20 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 567-2307
Pocotaligo River Health And Rehab	Manning, SC	23 mi	2 of 5	88	(803) 478-2323

Hospices serving Kingstree

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tidelands Community Hospice/Tidelands Community Ho	Georgetown, SC	33 mi	(843) 546-3410
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	36 mi	(843) 662-8633
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	36 mi	(803) 774-4036
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	36 mi	(843) 777-2564

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingstree. 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 Kingstree

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 49% of the $2,559 monthly median income of Kingstree 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 Kingstree: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kingstree?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Carlyle Senior Care Of Kingstree in Kingstree (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Dr Ronald E Mcnair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lake City (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center in Scranton (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kingstree?

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 49% of the $2,559 monthly median income of Kingstree 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.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Kingstree, SC