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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Charleston, SC: the local picture

11

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

$14.48

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

25,374

residents 65 or older (16% of Charleston)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Charleston County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Charleston 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.

Charleston has about 25,374 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Charleston compared with Charleston County and South Carolina

Census figure	Charleston	Charleston County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.8%	9.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,872	$65,198	—

Older residents in towns around Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Pleasant, SC	6.4 mi	17,275	22%
James Island, SC	6.7 mi	2,168	25%
Hanahan, SC	7.3 mi	2,750	44%
North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	14,951	37%
Goose Creek, SC	12 mi	5,855	38%
Isle of Palms, SC	13 mi	1,514	21%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 553-1263
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Interim Healthcare	North Charleston, SC	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 518-5437
Musc Health At Home, By Bayada- Charleston	Charleston, SC	2.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 576-5378
Nhc Homecare - Low Country	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 851-0999
Roper-St. Francis Home Health	Charleston, SC	2.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 402-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleston. 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 Charleston

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 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Charleston?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Charleston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Charleston?

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 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston, SC