Mobility Assistance in Lake City, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lake City, SC: the local picture

33%

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

156

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Florence)

46%

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

About 402 Lake City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 20% in Florence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Lake City compared with Florence County and South Carolina

Census figure	Lake City	Florence County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.3%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.6%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,353	$40,410	—

Older residents in towns around Lake City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingstree, SC	15 mi	671	45%
Florence, SC	22 mi	7,201	17%
Manning, SC	29 mi	1,556	23%
Marion, SC	30 mi	1,555	28%
Darlington, SC	31 mi	1,581	33%
Andrews, SC	31 mi	491	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Kingstree, SC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 355-5103
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Carolinas Home Health	Florence, SC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 629-6811
Musc Health At Home By Bayada-Conway	Conway, SC	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159

Emergency hospitals near Lake City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Musc Health Florence Medical Center	Florence, SC	18 mi	3 of 5	(843) 674-2500
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	25 mi	3 of 5	(843) 777-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake City. 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 Lake City

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 55% of the $2,279 monthly median income of Lake City 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 Lake City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lake City?

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 55% of the $2,279 monthly median income of Lake City 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 Lake City, SC