Hospice Support in Sumter, SC: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sumter, SC: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sumter ZIP codes

1,508

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Sumter County)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Sumter County)

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes Sumter ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Prisma Health Tuomey Hospice in Sumter (4.1 mi) and Musc Health Hospice Kershaw in Lugoff (27 mi).

2,230 Sumter residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Sumter compared with Sumter County and South Carolina

Census figure	Sumter	Sumter County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.8%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	17%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,155	$42,815	—

Older residents in towns around Sumter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cherryvale, SC	3.7 mi	225	56%
Dalzell, SC	5.9 mi	203	43%
Lakewood, SC	7.8 mi	772	44%
Manning, SC	20 mi	1,556	37%
Bishopville, SC	21 mi	703	33%
East Camden, SC	25 mi	660	43%

Hospices serving Sumter

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospice	Sumter, SC	4.1 mi	(803) 773-4663
Musc Health Hospice Kershaw	Lugoff, SC	27 mi	(803) 425-1916
Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia	Columbia, SC	37 mi	(803) 400-1177
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	39 mi	(843) 662-8633
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	39 mi	(803) 774-4036
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	39 mi	(843) 777-2564

Straight-line miles from the center of Sumter. 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 Sumter

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 36% of the $3,513 monthly median income of Sumter 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 Sumter: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sumter?

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 36% of the $3,513 monthly median income of Sumter 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 Sumter

More senior care near Sumter

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Sumter

More for Sumter 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 Sumter, SC