Mobility Assistance in Cheraw, SC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cheraw, SC: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Chesterfield County)

130

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Cheraw)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Chesterfield County)

About 234 Cheraw residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 25% in Chesterfield County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Cheraw that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Conway and Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Cheraw compared with Chesterfield County and South Carolina

Census figure	Cheraw	Chesterfield County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	10%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.0%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,882	$40,490	—

Older residents in towns around Cheraw

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bennettsville, SC	14 mi	1,410	40%
East Rockingham, NC	17 mi	472	39%
Hamlet, NC	18 mi	1,014	23%
Rockingham, NC	19 mi	1,621	31%
Wadesboro, NC	21 mi	992	35%
North Hartsville, SC	22 mi	615	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	75 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Coastal Health LLC	Florence, SC	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(843) 407-7413
Suncrest Home Health	Cheraw, SC	0.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(843) 537-3020
Medical Services Of America Home Health - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	90 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 293-4614

Emergency hospitals near Cheraw

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mcleod Health Cheraw	Cheraw, SC	0.8 mi	3 of 5	(843) 537-7881
Atrium Health Anson	Wadesboro, NC	22 mi	not rated	(704) 694-5131

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheraw. 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 Cheraw

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 72% of the $1,740 monthly median income of Cheraw 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 Cheraw: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cheraw?

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 72% of the $1,740 monthly median income of Cheraw 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 Cheraw, SC