Mobility Assistance in North Charleston, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in North Charleston, SC: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Charleston County)

1,446

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Charleston)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Charleston County)

About 3,650 North Charleston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 17% in Charleston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,446 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

North Charleston compared with Charleston County and South Carolina

Census figure	North Charleston	Charleston County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	4.7%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,767	$65,198	—

Older residents in towns around North Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hanahan, SC	3.8 mi	2,750	31%
Goose Creek, SC	6.2 mi	5,855	20%
Ladson, SC	6.8 mi	1,645	23%
Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	25,374	17%
Sangaree, SC	8.7 mi	980	23%
Summerville, SC	9.0 mi	8,370	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 553-1263
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Interim Healthcare	North Charleston, SC	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 518-5437
Nhc Homecare - Low Country	North Charleston, SC	2.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 851-0999

Emergency hospitals near North Charleston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Trident Medical Center	Charleston, SC	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(843) 847-4100
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital	Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	3 of 5	(843) 402-1006

Straight-line miles from the center of North Charleston. 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 North Charleston

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 34% of the $3,731 monthly median income of North Charleston 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 North Charleston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in North Charleston?

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 34% of the $3,731 monthly median income of North Charleston 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 North Charleston, SC