Laurel Bay, South Carolina

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

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Laurel Bay for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Laurel Bay, SC: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
565
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 Laurel Bay are Resorts At Beaufort in Beaufort (7.2 mi), Sprenger Health Care Of Port Royal in Port Royal (7.8 mi), Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc in Ridgeland (12 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).

Laurel Bay has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Laurel Bay compared with Beaufort County and South Carolina

Census figureLaurel BayBeaufort CountySouth Carolina
Residents 85 or older0.0%2.6%1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability15%25%33%
Residents 65 or older4.6%28%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone0.0%20%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)36%7.2%11%
Households with no vehicle4.6%4.3%5.7%

Older residents in towns around Laurel Bay

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Burton, SC3.6 mi1,13966
Beaufort, SC3.7 mi2,050104
Ridgeland, SC7.9 mi31155
Port Royal, SC8.8 mi1,383145
Hardeeville, SC19 mi4,320103
Hilton Head Island, SC19 mi14,8552,217

Nursing homes near Laurel Bay

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Resorts At BeaufortBeaufort, SC7.2 mi3 of 5170(843) 524-8911
Sprenger Health Care Of Port RoyalPort Royal, SC7.8 mi1 of 565(843) 781-7700
Ridgeland Nursing Center IncRidgeland, SC12 mi1 of 588(843) 726-5581
Sprenger Healthcare Of BlufftonBluffton, SC15 mi5 of 560(843) 548-2500
Nhc Healthcare - BlufftonOkatie, SC16 mi4 of 5120(843) 705-8220
The Preston Health CenterHilton Head Island, SC16 mi5 of 562(843) 689-7077

Home health agencies serving Laurel Bay

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low CountryBluffton, SC9.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 872-0946
Centerwell Home HealthWalterboro, SC32 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 542-9540
Medical Services Of America Home HealthIrmo, SC117 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(803) 561-7680

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel Bay. 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 Laurel Bay

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. 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 Laurel Bay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Laurel Bay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Resorts At Beaufort in Beaufort (7.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sprenger Health Care Of Port Royal in Port Royal (7.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc in Ridgeland (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Laurel Bay?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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