Hospice Support in Marion, SC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Marion, SC: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marion ZIP codes

240

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

46%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (37% in Marion County)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Marion County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Marion ZIP codes, the nearest offices being United Hospice Of The Pee Dee in Florence (22 mi) and Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina in Florence (22 mi).

713 Marion residents 65 or older live alone (46% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Marion compared with Marion County and South Carolina

Census figure	Marion	Marion County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	5.8%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	23%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,064	$30,390	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Mullins, SC	8.2 mi	787	36%
Dillon, SC	17 mi	1,271	25%
Florence, SC	23 mi	7,201	36%
Homewood, SC	28 mi	501	17%
Darlington, SC	28 mi	1,581	36%
Lake City, SC	30 mi	1,206	44%

Hospices serving Marion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	22 mi	(843) 662-8633
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	22 mi	(803) 774-4036
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	22 mi	(843) 777-2564
Heartland Hospice Services	Myrtle Beach, SC	43 mi	(843) 444-0813
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	43 mi	(803) 957-0500
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Myrtle Beach, SC	45 mi	(843) 848-6480

Straight-line miles from the center of Marion. 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 Marion

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 50% of the $2,505 monthly median income of Marion 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 Marion: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Marion?

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 50% of the $2,505 monthly median income of Marion 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).

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Marion, SC