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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Forest Acres, SC: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Richland County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Richland County)

2,384

residents 65 or older (23% of Forest Acres)

10

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

473 Forest Acres residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 22% in Richland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

173 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Forest Acres ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Forest Acres compared with Richland County and South Carolina

Census figure	Forest Acres	Richland County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	8.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	23%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	7.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,317	$55,737	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woodfield, SC	3.0 mi	1,595	35%
Dentsville, SC	3.1 mi	2,097	19%
Columbia, SC	3.9 mi	16,083	25%
Arthurtown, SC	4.9 mi	117	91%
Capitol View, SC	5.4 mi	659	43%
Cayce, SC	6.9 mi	2,419	37%

Home health agencies serving Forest Acres

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	4.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-3100
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Enhabit Home Health Aiken	Columbia, SC	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 335-0977
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089

Nursing homes near Forest Acres

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak Manor - Columbia	Columbia, SC	1.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(803) 782-4363
Forest Acres Post Acute	Columbia, SC	2.3 mi	1 of 5	132	(803) 256-4983
Pruitthealth- Columbia	Columbia, SC	2.6 mi	1 of 5	144	(964) 341-6758

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Acres. 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 Forest Acres

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 31% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Forest Acres?

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 31% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres, SC