Live-In Caregivers in Clemson University, SC

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Clemson University, SC: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

0.0%

of Clemson University homes have 3 or more bedrooms (70% in Pickens County)

$7.25

South Carolina minimum wage per hour

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residents 65 or older (0.0% of Clemson University)

About 0 Clemson University residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 0.0% of homes in Clemson University have three or more bedrooms (70% in Pickens County); the median home has 3.8 rooms.

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%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	5.6%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around Clemson University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clemson, SC	1.5 mi	2,403	466
Pendleton, SC	3.9 mi	750	75
Central, SC	4.8 mi	386	88
Seneca, SC	7.4 mi	1,835	232
Keowee Key, SC	11 mi	1,714	164
Liberty, SC	11 mi	698	26

Emergency hospitals near Clemson University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital	Seneca, SC	9.3 mi	4 of 5	(864) 482-3100
Anmed Health	Anderson, SC	16 mi	4 of 5	(864) 512-2830
Cannon Memorial Hospital	Pickens, SC	17 mi	not rated	(864) 878-4791

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 live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in Clemson University

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $14.48 an hour (the South Carolina median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,137 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $10,541 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

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

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in Clemson University: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Clemson University?

Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, about 9.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Clemson University (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (864) 482-3100. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Clemson University?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $14.48 an hour (the South Carolina median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,137 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $10,541 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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).

Live-in or 24-hour care in Clemson University?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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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.