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

Local figures

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

17%

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

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Florence County)

7,201

residents 65 or older (18% of Florence)

9

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

1,186 Florence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Florence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

658 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Florence ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Florence compared with Florence County and South Carolina

Census figure	Florence	Florence County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	10.0%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	8.3%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.6%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,003	$40,410	—

Older residents in towns around Florence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Darlington, SC	9.5 mi	1,581	33%
Hartsville, SC	21 mi	1,138	24%
Lake City, SC	22 mi	1,206	33%
North Hartsville, SC	22 mi	615	18%
Marion, SC	23 mi	1,555	28%
Bishopville, SC	26 mi	703	18%

Home health agencies serving Florence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	1.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Care	Kingstree, SC	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 355-5103
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Carolinas Home Health	Florence, SC	1.2 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	7.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Musc Health At Home By Bayada-Conway	Conway, SC	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159

Nursing homes near Florence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Post Acute	Florence, SC	1.3 mi	2 of 5	132	(843) 662-4573
Southland Health Care Center	Florence, SC	1.6 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 669-4403
Faith Healthcare Center	Florence, SC	1.8 mi	2 of 5	104	(843) 669-9958

Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence

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 39% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Florence?

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 39% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence

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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Florence

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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 Florence, SC