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

Local figures

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

44%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Aiken County)

4.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in Aiken County)

338

residents 65 or older (10% of Clearwater)

3

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

149 Clearwater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 22% in Aiken County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

16 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.7%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Clearwater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clearwater compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	Clearwater	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.7%	8.1%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	6.5%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	10%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,393	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around Clearwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belvedere, SC	2.8 mi	756	22%
Burnettown, SC	3.0 mi	441	22%
North Augusta, SC	3.0 mi	4,801	19%
Gloverville, SC	5.9 mi	357	30%
Aiken, SC	11 mi	9,475	19%
Martinez, GA	11 mi	5,959	22%

Home health agencies serving Clearwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
University Home Health	North Augusta, SC	2.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 278-0770
Trinity Home Health Of Aiken	Aiken, SC	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 641-8220

Nursing homes near Clearwater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth- North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	2.4 mi	3 of 5	132	(803) 278-2170
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	4.4 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills	Augusta, GA	5.9 mi	4 of 5	94	(706) 737-8258

Straight-line miles from the center of Clearwater. 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 Clearwater

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 45% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Clearwater 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 Clearwater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clearwater?

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 45% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Clearwater 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 (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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Clearwater, SC