Home Health Aides in West Columbia, SC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Columbia, SC: the local picture

11

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

$14.48

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

3,928

residents 65 or older (22% of West Columbia)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lexington County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Columbia 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.

West Columbia has about 3,928 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

West Columbia compared with Lexington County and South Carolina

Census figure	West Columbia	Lexington County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	9.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,161	$60,432	—

Older residents in towns around West Columbia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Springdale, SC	2.2 mi	447	34%
Oak Grove, SC	3.0 mi	1,990	29%
St. Andrews, SC	4.2 mi	2,745	37%
Cayce, SC	4.4 mi	2,419	42%
Seven Oaks, SC	4.5 mi	3,237	36%
Arthurtown, SC	5.9 mi	117	91%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Columbia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	3.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-3100
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Enhabit Home Health Aiken	Columbia, SC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 335-0977
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Amedisys Home Health Of Clinton	Clinton, SC	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(864) 833-3212

Straight-line miles from the center of West Columbia. 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 West Columbia

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 32% of the $3,930 monthly median income of West Columbia 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 West Columbia: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Columbia?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes West Columbia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Camden (4.5 of 5), Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Columbia?

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 32% of the $3,930 monthly median income of West Columbia 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 West Columbia, SC