Home Health Aides in Fountain Inn, SC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fountain Inn, SC: the local picture

11

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

$14.48

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

1,369

residents 65 or older (11% of Fountain Inn)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Greenville County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fountain Inn ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Fountain Inn has about 1,369 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Fountain Inn compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Fountain Inn	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	13%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,393	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Fountain Inn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Simpsonville, SC	3.8 mi	3,666	22%
Five Forks, SC	7.9 mi	2,584	33%
Mauldin, SC	8.2 mi	4,981	35%
Woodruff, SC	9.9 mi	691	70%
Gantt, SC	13 mi	1,996	40%
Golden Grove, SC	13 mi	676	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fountain Inn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, SC	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 297-5711
Nhc Homecare Laurens	Clinton, SC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(864) 833-2368
St Francis Hospital Home Care	Simpsonville, SC	5.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 233-5300
Prisma Health Home Health-Upstate	Greenville, SC	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 455-8140
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 627-1200
Amedisys Home Health Of Clinton	Clinton, SC	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(864) 833-3212
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	77 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Spartanburg Regional Home Health	Spartanburg, SC	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 560-3900

Straight-line miles from the center of Fountain Inn. 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 Fountain Inn

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 25% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fountain Inn?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Fountain Inn ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Laurens (4.5 of 5), St Francis Hospital Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fountain Inn?

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 25% of the $5,116 monthly median income of Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn, SC