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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Charleston, SC: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Charleston County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Charleston County)

25,374

residents 65 or older (16% of Charleston)

11

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

4,247 Charleston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Charleston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,584 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Charleston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Charleston compared with Charleston County and South Carolina

Census figure	Charleston	Charleston County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	6.1%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	4.7%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,872	$65,198	—

Older residents in towns around Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Pleasant, SC	6.4 mi	17,275	14%
James Island, SC	6.7 mi	2,168	16%
Hanahan, SC	7.3 mi	2,750	31%
North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	14,951	25%
Goose Creek, SC	12 mi	5,855	20%
Isle of Palms, SC	13 mi	1,514	10%

Home health agencies serving Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 553-1263
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Interim Healthcare	North Charleston, SC	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 518-5437
Musc Health At Home, By Bayada- Charleston	Charleston, SC	2.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 576-5378

Nursing homes near Charleston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Health And Rehab	Charleston, SC	2.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(843) 744-2750
Ashley River Healthcare	Charleston, SC	2.9 mi	5 of 5	125	(843) 763-0233
Kempton Of Charleston	Charleston, SC	3.0 mi	5 of 5	23	(315) 576-5726

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleston. 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 Charleston

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 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Charleston?

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 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston 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 Charleston, SC