Mobility Assistance in Pine Ridge, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pine Ridge, SC: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Lexington County)

22

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Columbia)

38%

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

About 156 Pine Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Lexington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pine Ridge that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington and Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pine Ridge compared with Lexington County and South Carolina

Census figure	Pine Ridge	Lexington County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	6.7%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	4.5%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,750	$60,432	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Springdale, SC	4.1 mi	447	21%
Cayce, SC	4.5 mi	2,419	37%
West Columbia, SC	6.1 mi	3,928	28%
Oak Grove, SC	6.5 mi	1,990	18%
Arthurtown, SC	6.8 mi	117	91%
White Knoll, SC	8.3 mi	540	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	9.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	7.6 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	10 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	10 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	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089

Emergency hospitals near Pine Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lexington Medical Center	West Columbia, SC	6.4 mi	3 of 5	(803) 791-2000
Prisma Health Baptist	Columbia, SC	7.6 mi	4 of 5	(803) 296-5678

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Ridge. 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 Pine Ridge

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 26% of the $4,896 monthly median income of Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pine Ridge?

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 26% of the $4,896 monthly median income of Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge, SC