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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Camden, SC: the local picture

18%

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

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Kershaw County)

660

residents 65 or older (16% of East Camden)

7

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

117 East Camden residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 23% in Kershaw County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

50 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

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

East Camden compared with Kershaw County and South Carolina

Census figure	East Camden	Kershaw County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	6.7%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.4%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	4.1%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,000	$51,031	—

Older residents in towns around East Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Camden, SC	2.4 mi	1,824	26%
Lugoff, SC	8.4 mi	1,803	11%
Bishopville, SC	19 mi	703	18%
Dalzell, SC	19 mi	203	12%
Cherryvale, SC	23 mi	225	55%
Sumter, SC	25 mi	7,590	20%

Home health agencies serving East Camden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	1.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Nhc Home Care Midlands	West Columbia, SC	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 939-0266

Nursing homes near East Camden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care	Camden, SC	3.7 mi	4 of 5	132	(803) 572-8999
Springdale Healthcare Center	Camden, SC	4.0 mi	1 of 5	148	(803) 432-3741
Pruitthealth- Ridgeway	Ridgeway, SC	12 mi	2 of 5	150	(803) 337-3211

Straight-line miles from the center of East Camden. 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 East Camden

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 33% of the $3,750 monthly median income of East Camden 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 East Camden: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Camden?

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 33% of the $3,750 monthly median income of East Camden 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 East Camden, SC