Home Health Aides in Carolina Forest, SC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Carolina Forest, SC: the local picture

9

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

$14.48

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

4,807

residents 65 or older (18% of Carolina Forest)

28%

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

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carolina Forest ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Carolina Forest has about 4,807 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Carolina Forest compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figure	Carolina Forest	Horry County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	8.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	8.9%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,352	$57,399	—

Older residents in towns around Carolina Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Myrtle Beach, SC	4.2 mi	9,079	28%
Forestbrook, SC	4.3 mi	2,058	26%
Red Hill, SC	5.9 mi	3,665	36%
Socastee, SC	7.7 mi	4,945	46%
Conway, SC	9.1 mi	4,588	37%
Surfside Beach, SC	11 mi	1,235	28%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Carolina Forest

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 712-7095
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Myrtle Beach	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 916-0931
Musc Health At Home By Bayada-Conway	Conway, SC	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159
Mcleod Home Health Inc	Florence, SC	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 777-3050

Straight-line miles from the center of Carolina Forest. 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 Carolina Forest

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 $5,863 monthly median income of Carolina Forest 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 Carolina Forest: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Carolina Forest?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Carolina Forest ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Conway (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Carolina Forest?

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 $5,863 monthly median income of Carolina Forest 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 Carolina Forest, SC