Mobility Assistance in Florence, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Florence, SC: the local picture

17%

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

593

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

7.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Florence)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Florence County)

About 1,186 Florence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Florence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Florence that list physical therapy include Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence and Amedisys Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Florence compared with Florence County and South Carolina

Census figure	Florence	Florence County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	8.3%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.6%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,003	$40,410	—

Older residents in towns around Florence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Darlington, SC	9.5 mi	1,581	33%
Hartsville, SC	21 mi	1,138	24%
Lake City, SC	22 mi	1,206	33%
North Hartsville, SC	22 mi	615	18%
Marion, SC	23 mi	1,555	28%
Bishopville, SC	26 mi	703	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	1.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Care	Kingstree, SC	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 355-5103
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Carolinas Home Health	Florence, SC	1.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 629-6811
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	7.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Musc Health At Home By Bayada-Conway	Conway, SC	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159

Emergency hospitals near Florence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Musc Health Florence Medical Center	Florence, SC	7.0 mi	3 of 5	(843) 674-2500
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	8.7 mi	3 of 5	(843) 777-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence

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 39% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Florence?

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 39% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Florence 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.

More near Florence

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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 Florence, SC