Home Health Aides in Forestbrook, SC
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Forestbrook for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Forestbrook, SC: the local picture
9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Forestbrook 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.
Forestbrook has about 2,058 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of whom report a disability.
Forestbrook compared with Horry County and South Carolina
| Census figure | Forestbrook | Horry County | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 28% | 26% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 23% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.7% | 8.4% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 18% | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,724 | $57,399 | — |
Older residents in towns around Forestbrook
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socastee, SC | 3.5 mi | 4,945 | 46% |
| Carolina Forest, SC | 4.3 mi | 4,807 | 28% |
| Red Hill, SC | 4.6 mi | 3,665 | 36% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 4.8 mi | 9,079 | 28% |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 7.9 mi | 1,235 | 28% |
| Conway, SC | 8.9 mi | 4,588 | 37% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Forestbrook
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc | Myrtle Beach, SC | 3.5 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 | 3.5 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 | 12 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 | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (843) 945-9850 |
| Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence | Florence, SC | 56 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 | 0.6 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 | 12 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 | 56 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 Forestbrook. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Forestbrook
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 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of Forestbrook 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Forestbrook: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Forestbrook?
Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook?
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 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of Forestbrook 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.
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