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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Chester County)

2.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.3% in Chester County)

805

residents 65 or older (15% of Chester)

7

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

199 Chester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Chester County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

18 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.2%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Chester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chester compared with Chester County and South Carolina

Census figure	Chester	Chester County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.2%	5.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	8.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.3%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,892	$39,348	—

Older residents in towns around Chester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lesslie, SC	19 mi	419	12%
Rock Hill, SC	20 mi	10,904	21%
York, SC	20 mi	1,186	24%
Newport, SC	21 mi	937	9.3%
Union, SC	23 mi	1,667	30%
India Hook, SC	24 mi	674	19%

Home health agencies serving Chester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Neighbors Care Home Health Agency, An Amedisys Co	Chester, SC	0.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(866) 327-3205
Centerwell Home Health	Gaffney, SC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 488-0898
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Bayada Home Health Care-Rock Hill	Rock Hill, SC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 281-4550
Embrace Home Health	Rock Hill, SC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	physical therapy, occupational therapy	(803) 327-7264

Nursing homes near Chester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Musc Health Chester Nursing Center	Chester, SC	2.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(803) 581-9400
Willow Brooke Court At Park Pointe Village	Rock Hill, SC	19 mi	5 of 5	20	(803) 980-8605
Magnolia Manor - Rock Hill	Rock Hill, SC	19 mi	2 of 5	106	(803) 328-6518

Straight-line miles from the center of Chester. 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 Chester

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 47% of the $2,658 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chester?

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 47% of the $2,658 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester, SC