Mobility Assistance in East Camden, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in East Camden, SC: the local picture

18%

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

17

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Camden)

39%

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

About 117 East Camden residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 23% in Kershaw County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving East 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.

East Camden compared with Kershaw County and South Carolina

Census figure	East Camden	Kershaw County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.4%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	4.1%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,000	$51,031	—

Older residents in towns around East Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Camden, SC	2.4 mi	1,824	26%
Lugoff, SC	8.4 mi	1,803	11%
Bishopville, SC	19 mi	703	18%
Dalzell, SC	19 mi	203	12%
Cherryvale, SC	23 mi	225	55%
Sumter, SC	25 mi	7,590	20%

Home health agencies serving East 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	43 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	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	35 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	51 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	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 939-0266

Emergency hospitals near East 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 Tuomey Hospital	Sumter, SC	27 mi	3 of 5	(803) 774-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of East 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 East 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 33% of the $3,750 monthly median income of East 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 East Camden: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in East 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 33% of the $3,750 monthly median income of East 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 East Camden, SC