Hospice Support in North Augusta, SC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North Augusta, SC: the local picture

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Augusta ZIP codes

423

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Aiken County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

Medicare lists 25 hospices whose service area includes North Augusta ZIP codes, the nearest offices being St Joseph Hospice LLC in North Augusta (1.0 mi) and Hospice Services Of SC, LLC in North Augusta (1.0 mi).

1,377 North Augusta residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Augusta compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	North Augusta	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.5%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,159	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around North Augusta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Belvedere, SC	1.7 mi	756	40%
Clearwater, SC	3.0 mi	338	29%
Burnettown, SC	5.3 mi	441	16%
Gloverville, SC	8.3 mi	357	25%
Martinez, GA	8.3 mi	5,959	24%
Evans, GA	11 mi	7,045	17%

Hospices serving North Augusta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Joseph Hospice LLC	North Augusta, SC	1.0 mi	(803) 349-8070
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC	North Augusta, SC	1.0 mi	(803) 599-5137
Southeast Hospice	Martinez, GA	7.4 mi	(706) 364-3108
Crescent Hospice	Augusta, GA	7.4 mi	(706) 447-2461
Hospice Services Of GA LLC	Augusta, GA	7.4 mi	(706) 364-1933
Trinity Hospice	Martinez, GA	7.4 mi	(706) 729-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Augusta. 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 North Augusta

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of North Augusta 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 North Augusta: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North Augusta?

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of North Augusta 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.

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