Hospice Support in Denmark, SC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Denmark, SC: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Denmark ZIP codes

2

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (36% in Bamberg County)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Bamberg County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Denmark ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Edisto Home Care & Hospice in Orangeburg (21 mi) and Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice in Orangeburg (21 mi).

256 Denmark residents 65 or older live alone (49% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Denmark compared with Bamberg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Denmark	Bamberg County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	36%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	43%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	13%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	42%	25%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,750	$27,137	—

Older residents in towns around Denmark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Bamberg, SC	6.0 mi	835	33%
Barnwell, SC	14 mi	739	50%
Williston, SC	18 mi	533	43%
Orangeburg, SC	20 mi	2,553	38%
Brookdale, SC	22 mi	682	32%
Allendale, SC	23 mi	473	46%

Hospices serving Denmark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Edisto Home Care & Hospice	Orangeburg, SC	21 mi	(803) 997-2882
Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice	Orangeburg, SC	21 mi	(803) 536-6644
Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia	Columbia, SC	48 mi	(803) 400-1177
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston	Ladson, SC	62 mi	(843) 573-8623
Crescent Hospice	Bluffton, SC	75 mi	(843) 757-9388
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	99 mi	(803) 774-4036

Straight-line miles from the center of Denmark. 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 Denmark

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 80% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Denmark 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 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 Denmark: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Denmark?

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 80% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Denmark 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).

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).

More near Denmark

More senior care near Denmark

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Denmark

More for Denmark families

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Denmark, SC