Mobility Assistance in Hampton, SC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hampton, SC: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Hampton County)

121

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Varnville)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Hampton County)

About 156 Hampton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 35% in Hampton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hampton that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hampton compared with Hampton County and South Carolina

Census figure	Hampton	Hampton County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	35%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	11%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	51%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	34%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	11%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,897	$40,350	—

Older residents in towns around Hampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Varnville, SC	2.0 mi	494	44%
Allendale, SC	15 mi	473	41%
Walterboro, SC	25 mi	875	24%
Ridgeland, SC	30 mi	311	47%
Barnwell, SC	30 mi	739	15%
Bamberg, SC	30 mi	835	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Walterboro, SC	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 542-9540
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200

Emergency hospitals near Hampton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hampton Regional Medical Center	Varnville, SC	5.2 mi	not rated	(803) 943-2771
Allendale County Hospital	Fairfax, SC	10 mi	not rated	(803) 632-3311

Straight-line miles from the center of Hampton. 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 Hampton

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 $4,075 monthly median income of Hampton 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 Hampton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hampton?

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 $4,075 monthly median income of Hampton 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 Hampton, SC