Mobility Assistance in Edgefield, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Edgefield, SC: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Edgefield County)

24

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

20 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aiken)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Edgefield County)

About 87 Edgefield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Edgefield County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Edgefield compared with Edgefield County and South Carolina

Census figure	Edgefield	Edgefield County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	6.7%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.8%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,167	$39,328	—

Older residents in towns around Edgefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belvedere, SC	17 mi	756	22%
Saluda, SC	17 mi	308	43%
North Augusta, SC	18 mi	4,801	19%
Burnettown, SC	19 mi	441	22%
Gloverville, SC	19 mi	357	30%
Evans, GA	19 mi	7,045	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Newberry, SC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 276-0273
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	119 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Nhc Homecare Aiken	Aiken, SC	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(803) 643-1701
Home Health Services Of Self Regional Healthcare	Greenwood, SC	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 725-7600
University Home Health	North Augusta, SC	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 278-0770

Emergency hospitals near Edgefield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Aiken Regional Medical Center	Aiken, SC	20 mi	2 of 5	(803) 641-5900
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col	Augusta, GA	22 mi	1 of 5	(706) 721-6569

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgefield. 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 Edgefield

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Edgefield 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 Edgefield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Edgefield?

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Edgefield 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 Edgefield, SC