Home Health Aides in Murrells Inlet, SC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Murrells Inlet, SC: the local picture

9

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

$14.48

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

3,846

residents 65 or older (38% of Murrells Inlet)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Georgetown County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Murrells Inlet 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.

Murrells Inlet has about 3,846 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Murrells Inlet compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Murrells Inlet	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	38%	31%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	8.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	3.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,976	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Murrells Inlet

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Garden City, SC	3.8 mi	4,872	33%
Surfside Beach, SC	5.8 mi	1,235	28%
Litchfield Beach, SC	6.6 mi	4,356	27%
Socastee, SC	9.4 mi	4,945	46%
Forestbrook, SC	13 mi	2,058	26%
Myrtle Beach, SC	14 mi	9,079	28%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Murrells Inlet

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc	Myrtle Beach, SC	13 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	13 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 Georgetown	Georgetown, SC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 546-1730
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	60 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	12 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	22 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	60 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 Murrells Inlet. 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 Murrells Inlet

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 22% of the $5,831 monthly median income of Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Murrells Inlet?

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

How much does home health aides cost in Murrells Inlet?

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 22% of the $5,831 monthly median income of Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet, SC