Mobility Assistance in Parker, SC: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Parker, SC: the local picture

34%

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

143

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenville)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Greenville County)

About 417 Parker residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 20% in Greenville County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Parker compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Parker	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	5.7%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	4.7%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,167	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Parker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Judson, SC	1.9 mi	173	21%
Berea, SC	2.1 mi	3,119	34%
Welcome, SC	2.7 mi	764	35%
Dunean, SC	2.7 mi	656	14%
Sans Souci, SC	3.3 mi	1,239	38%
Greenville, SC	5.2 mi	11,021	19%

Emergency hospitals near Parker

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis-Downtown	Greenville, SC	2.7 mi	4 of 5	(800) 805-5678
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital	Easley, SC	7.3 mi	4 of 5	(864) 442-7606

Straight-line miles from the center of Parker. 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 Parker

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Parker?

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker, SC