Mobility Assistance in Forest Acres, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Forest Acres, SC: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Richland County)

455

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Columbia)

31%

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

About 473 Forest Acres residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 22% in Richland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Forest Acres compared with Richland County and South Carolina

Census figure	Forest Acres	Richland County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	7.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,317	$55,737	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woodfield, SC	3.0 mi	1,595	35%
Dentsville, SC	3.1 mi	2,097	19%
Columbia, SC	3.9 mi	16,083	25%
Arthurtown, SC	4.9 mi	117	91%
Capitol View, SC	5.4 mi	659	43%
Cayce, SC	6.9 mi	2,419	37%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	4.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-3100
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Enhabit Home Health Aiken	Columbia, SC	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 335-0977
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089

Emergency hospitals near Forest Acres

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown	Columbia, SC	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(803) 256-5300
Prisma Health Richland Hospital	Columbia, SC	3.7 mi	3 of 5	(803) 296-2548

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

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 31% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Forest Acres?

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 31% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Forest Acres 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.

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