Home Health Aides in Aiken, SC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Aiken, SC: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Aiken ZIP codes in their service area

$14.48

median hourly wage of home care aides in South Carolina (BLS, May 2025)

9,475

residents 65 or older (29% of Aiken)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Aiken ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in South Carolina earn a median $14.48 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.44 and $16.33.

Aiken has about 9,475 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Aiken compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	Aiken	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	6.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,075	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around Aiken

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gloverville, SC	5.1 mi	357	36%
Burnettown, SC	8.1 mi	441	28%
New Ellenton, SC	8.1 mi	376	46%
Clearwater, SC	11 mi	338	55%
Belvedere, SC	12 mi	756	30%
North Augusta, SC	13 mi	4,801	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Aiken

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Centerwell Home Health	Newberry, SC	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 276-0273
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	98 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Nhc Homecare Aiken	Aiken, SC	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(803) 643-1701
Enhabit Home Health Aiken	Columbia, SC	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 335-0977
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	124 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
University Home Health	North Augusta, SC	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 278-0770
Trinity Home Health Of Aiken	Aiken, SC	2.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 641-8220

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Aiken

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 21% of the $6,006 monthly median income of Aiken 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Aiken: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Aiken?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Aiken ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Aiken?

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 21% of the $6,006 monthly median income of Aiken 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Aiken, SC