Mobility Assistance in Camden, SC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Camden, SC: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Kershaw County)

368

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Camden)

37%

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

About 449 Camden residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Kershaw County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

368 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Camden that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Camden and Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Camden compared with Kershaw County and South Carolina

Census figure	Camden	Kershaw County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.4%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	4.1%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,285	$51,031	—

Older residents in towns around Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Camden, SC	2.4 mi	660	18%
Lugoff, SC	6.0 mi	1,803	11%
Dalzell, SC	19 mi	203	12%
Bishopville, SC	21 mi	703	18%
Blythewood, SC	22 mi	983	36%
Columbia, SC	23 mi	16,083	25%

Home health agencies serving Camden (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	1.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Nhc Home Care Midlands	West Columbia, SC	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 939-0266

Emergency hospitals near Camden

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kershawhealth	Camden, SC	1.3 mi	3 of 5	(803) 432-4311
Prisma Health Richland Hospital	Columbia, SC	27 mi	3 of 5	(803) 296-2548

Straight-line miles from the center of Camden. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Camden

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 24% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Camden 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Camden: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Camden?

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 24% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Camden 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).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Camden, SC