Mobility Assistance in St. Andrews, SC

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Andrews, SC: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Richland County)

240

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

4.0 mi

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

37%

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

About 664 St. Andrews residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Richland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Andrews that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington and Amedisys Home Health Of Camden; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Andrews compared with Richland County and South Carolina

Census figure	St. Andrews	Richland County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,333	$55,737	—

Older residents in towns around St. Andrews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Seven Oaks, SC	2.0 mi	3,237	22%
West Columbia, SC	4.2 mi	3,928	28%
Oak Grove, SC	5.4 mi	1,990	18%
Irmo, SC	6.3 mi	1,834	15%
Springdale, SC	6.3 mi	447	21%
Forest Acres, SC	7.7 mi	2,384	20%

Home health agencies serving St. Andrews (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Amedisys Home Health Care	Augusta, GA	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 860-0772
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	0.3 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	0.3 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	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089

Emergency hospitals near St. Andrews

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lexington Medical Center	West Columbia, SC	4.0 mi	3 of 5	(803) 791-2000
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge	Columbia, SC	4.5 mi	4 of 5	(803) 907-7011

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Andrews. 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 St. Andrews

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 $4,028 monthly median income of St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Andrews?

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 $4,028 monthly median income of St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews, SC