Forestbrook, South Carolina

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Forestbrook, SC

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Forestbrook, SC: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
641
certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes
$14.48
median hourly wage of home care aides in South Carolina (BLS, May 2025)
$7.25
South Carolina minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Forestbrook are Angel Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Myrtle Beach (2.7 mi), Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center in Conway (4.6 mi), Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center in Myrtle Beach (7.7 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in South Carolina earn a median $14.48 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). 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).

Forestbrook has about 211 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Forestbrook compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figureForestbrookHorry CountySouth Carolina
Residents 85 or older2.8%1.8%1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%32%33%
Residents 65 or older28%26%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%23%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.7%8.4%11%
Households with no vehicle12%4.8%5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$80,724$57,399—

Older residents in towns around Forestbrook

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Socastee, SC3.5 mi4,945311
Carolina Forest, SC4.3 mi4,807254
Red Hill, SC4.6 mi3,665330
Myrtle Beach, SC4.8 mi9,079635
Surfside Beach, SC7.9 mi1,23585
Conway, SC8.9 mi4,588278

Nursing homes near Forestbrook

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Angel Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLCMyrtle Beach, SC2.7 mi4 of 588(843) 293-1137
Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical CenterConway, SC4.6 mi4 of 588(843) 347-8179
Brightwater Skilled Nursing CenterMyrtle Beach, SC7.7 mi4 of 567(843) 903-8300
Nhc Healthcare - Garden CityGarden City, SC8.6 mi4 of 5148(843) 650-2213
Oak View Health And RehabilitationConway, SC9.1 mi1 of 5190(843) 248-5728
Myrtle Beach ManorMyrtle Beach, SC9.9 mi3 of 560(843) 449-5283

Home health agencies serving Forestbrook

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry IncMyrtle Beach, SC3.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 712-7095
Centerwell Home HealthMyrtle Beach, SC3.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 448-7060
Amedisys Home Health Of ConwayConway, SC12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 507-8058
Amedisys Home Health Of Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach, SC0.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 916-0931

Straight-line miles from the center of Forestbrook. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a nursing assistant can help with

  • Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
  • Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
  • Help with eating and fluids
  • Taking and noting vital signs if asked
Cost

What CNAs costs in Forestbrook

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 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of Forestbrook 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 nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Forestbrook: common questions

What nursing homes are near Forestbrook?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Angel Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Myrtle Beach (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center in Conway (4.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center in Myrtle Beach (7.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Forestbrook?

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 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of Forestbrook 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).

Can a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

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.

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