In-Home Hospice Support in Clemson University, SC

Local figures

Hospice Support in Clemson University, SC: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clemson University ZIP codes

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Clemson University)

$14.48

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

Medicare lists 3 hospices whose service area includes Clemson University ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills in Seneca (9.3 mi) and Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County in Greenville (93 mi).

0 Clemson University residents 65 or older live alone (— of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Clemson University compared with Pickens County and South Carolina

Census figure	Clemson University	Pickens County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	17%	19%

Older residents in towns around Clemson University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Clemson, SC	1.5 mi	2,403	50%
Pendleton, SC	3.9 mi	750	49%
Central, SC	4.8 mi	386	50%
Seneca, SC	7.4 mi	1,835	29%
Keowee Key, SC	11 mi	1,714	8.7%
Liberty, SC	11 mi	698	21%

Hospices serving Clemson University

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills	Seneca, SC	9.3 mi	(864) 882-8940
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County	Greenville, SC	93 mi	(864) 438-3900
Gentiva	Aiken, SC	101 mi	(803) 648-2117

Straight-line miles from the center of Clemson University. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Clemson University

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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Clemson University: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Clemson University?

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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.