Home Health Aides in Laurel Bay, SC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Laurel Bay, SC: the local picture

6

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

$14.48

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

271

residents 65 or older (4.6% of Laurel Bay)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Beaufort County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Laurel Bay ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Laurel Bay has about 271 residents aged 65 or older, 15% of whom report a disability.

Laurel Bay compared with Beaufort County and South Carolina

Census figure	Laurel Bay	Beaufort County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	25%	33%
Residents 65 or older	4.6%	28%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	20%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	7.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	12%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around Laurel Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Burton, SC	3.6 mi	1,139	30%
Beaufort, SC	3.7 mi	2,050	26%
Ridgeland, SC	7.9 mi	311	52%
Port Royal, SC	8.8 mi	1,383	41%
Hardeeville, SC	19 mi	4,320	18%
Hilton Head Island, SC	19 mi	14,855	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Laurel Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Beaufort	Ladys Island, SC	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 379-2320
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Aveanna Home Health	Hardeeville, SC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 208-3660
Centerwell Home Health	Walterboro, SC	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 542-9540
Enhabit Home Health Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 837-4404
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Irmo, SC	117 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 561-7680

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel Bay. 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 Laurel Bay

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. 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 Laurel Bay: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Laurel Bay?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Laurel Bay ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Beaufort (4.5 of 5), Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Laurel Bay?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Laurel Bay, SC