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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Bamberg County)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Bamberg County)

574

residents 65 or older (18% of Denmark)

4

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

183 Denmark residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 28% in Bamberg County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

141 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (25%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Denmark ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Denmark compared with Bamberg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Denmark	Bamberg County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	28%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	25%	13%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	13%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	36%	27%
Households with no vehicle	23%	13%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,750	$27,137	—

Older residents in towns around Denmark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bamberg, SC	6.0 mi	835	31%
Barnwell, SC	14 mi	739	15%
Williston, SC	18 mi	533	43%
Orangeburg, SC	20 mi	2,553	23%
Brookdale, SC	22 mi	682	27%
Allendale, SC	23 mi	473	41%

Home health agencies serving Denmark

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Walterboro, SC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 542-9540
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	70 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Grove Park Pharmacy Home Care, LLC	Orangeburg, SC	21 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(803) 536-6644

Nursing homes near Denmark

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth- Bamberg	Bamberg, SC	6.1 mi	2 of 5	88	(803) 245-7525
Carlyle Senior Care Of Blackville	Blackville, SC	8.8 mi	1 of 5	85	(803) 284-4313
Pruitthealth- Barnwell	Barnwell, SC	14 mi	5 of 5	44	(803) 259-5547

Straight-line miles from the center of Denmark. 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 Denmark

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 80% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Denmark 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 Denmark: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Denmark?

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 80% of the $1,563 monthly median income of Denmark 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.

More near Denmark

More senior care near Denmark

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Denmark

More for Denmark families

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 Denmark, SC