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

Local figures

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

23%

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Edgefield County)

457

residents 65 or older (11% of Edgefield)

8

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

87 Edgefield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Edgefield County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

55 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

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

Edgefield compared with Edgefield County and South Carolina

Census figure	Edgefield	Edgefield County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	7.9%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	6.7%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.8%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,167	$39,328	—

Older residents in towns around Edgefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belvedere, SC	17 mi	756	22%
Saluda, SC	17 mi	308	43%
North Augusta, SC	18 mi	4,801	19%
Burnettown, SC	19 mi	441	22%
Gloverville, SC	19 mi	357	30%
Evans, GA	19 mi	7,045	17%

Home health agencies serving Edgefield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Newberry, SC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 276-0273
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	42 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	119 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Nhc Homecare Aiken	Aiken, SC	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(803) 643-1701
Home Health Services Of Self Regional Healthcare	Greenwood, SC	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 725-7600
University Home Health	North Augusta, SC	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 278-0770

Nursing homes near Edgefield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgefield Post-Acute	Edgefield, SC	0.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(803) 637-5312
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	16 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Aiken Rehabilitation And Care Center	Aiken, SC	18 mi	3 of 5	125	(803) 642-8376

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgefield. 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 Edgefield

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Edgefield 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 Edgefield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Edgefield?

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Edgefield 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 Edgefield, SC