Parkinson's Care in Carolina Forest, SC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Carolina Forest, SC: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Horry County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Horry County)

4,807

residents 65 or older (18% of Carolina Forest)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carolina Forest ZIP codes in their service area

722 Carolina Forest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Horry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

384 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Carolina Forest ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Carolina Forest compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figure	Carolina Forest	Horry County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	6.5%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	4.8%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,352	$57,399	—

Older residents in towns around Carolina Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Myrtle Beach, SC	4.2 mi	9,079	16%
Forestbrook, SC	4.3 mi	2,058	25%
Red Hill, SC	5.9 mi	3,665	21%
Socastee, SC	7.7 mi	4,945	25%
Conway, SC	9.1 mi	4,588	20%
Surfside Beach, SC	11 mi	1,235	12%

Home health agencies serving Carolina Forest

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 712-7095
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Myrtle Beach	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 916-0931

Nursing homes near Carolina Forest

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center	Myrtle Beach, SC	4.1 mi	4 of 5	67	(843) 903-8300
Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	5.3 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 347-8179
Myrtle Beach Manor	Myrtle Beach, SC	6.3 mi	3 of 5	60	(843) 449-5283

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Carolina Forest

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 21% of the $5,863 monthly median income of Carolina Forest 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Carolina Forest: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Carolina Forest?

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 21% of the $5,863 monthly median income of Carolina Forest 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Carolina Forest, SC