Mobility Assistance in Carolina Forest, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Carolina Forest, SC: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Horry County)

254

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

6.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Myrtle Beach)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Horry County)

About 722 Carolina Forest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Horry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Carolina Forest that list physical therapy include Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Carolina Forest compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figure	Carolina Forest	Horry County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.6%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	4.8%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,352	$57,399	—

Older residents in towns around Carolina Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Myrtle Beach, SC	4.2 mi	9,079	16%
Forestbrook, SC	4.3 mi	2,058	25%
Red Hill, SC	5.9 mi	3,665	21%
Socastee, SC	7.7 mi	4,945	25%
Conway, SC	9.1 mi	4,588	20%
Surfside Beach, SC	11 mi	1,235	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 712-7095
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Myrtle Beach	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 916-0931

Emergency hospitals near Carolina Forest

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center	Myrtle Beach, SC	6.3 mi	2 of 5	(843) 692-1000
Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	11 mi	2 of 5	(843) 347-8037

Straight-line miles from the center of Carolina Forest. 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 Carolina Forest

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 21% of the $5,863 monthly median income of Carolina Forest 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 Carolina Forest: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Carolina Forest?

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 21% of the $5,863 monthly median income of Carolina Forest 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 Carolina Forest, SC