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

Local figures

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

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Darlington County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Darlington County)

1,581

residents 65 or older (26% of Darlington)

8

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

474 Darlington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 23% in Darlington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

241 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Darlington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Darlington compared with Darlington County and South Carolina

Census figure	Darlington	Darlington County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	10%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.9%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	20%	10%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,882	$38,835	—

Older residents in towns around Darlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Florence, SC	9.5 mi	7,201	17%
Hartsville, SC	13 mi	1,138	24%
North Hartsville, SC	14 mi	615	18%
Bishopville, SC	22 mi	703	18%
Bennettsville, SC	25 mi	1,410	40%
Cheraw, SC	28 mi	944	31%

Home health agencies serving Darlington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	103 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Carolinas Home Health	Florence, SC	9.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 629-6811
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Coastal Health LLC	Florence, SC	9.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(843) 407-7413

Nursing homes near Darlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakhaven Nursing Center	Darlington, SC	0.3 mi	5 of 5	88	(843) 398-7041
Medford Nursing Center	Darlington, SC	0.9 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 398-7000
Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center	Darlington, SC	3.3 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 393-2867

Straight-line miles from the center of Darlington. 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 Darlington

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 42% of the $2,990 monthly median income of Darlington 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 Darlington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Darlington?

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 42% of the $2,990 monthly median income of Darlington 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 Darlington, SC