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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Georgetown County)

4.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Georgetown County)

2,421

residents 65 or older (28% of Georgetown)

8

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

565 Georgetown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Georgetown County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

89 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).

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

Georgetown compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Georgetown	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	5.2%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	3.7%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	28%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,091	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Georgetown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Litchfield Beach, SC	12 mi	4,356	17%
Andrews, SC	17 mi	491	15%
Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	3,846	16%
Garden City, SC	22 mi	4,872	22%
Surfside Beach, SC	24 mi	1,235	12%
Socastee, SC	27 mi	4,945	25%

Home health agencies serving Georgetown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Georgetown	Georgetown, SC	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 546-1730
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Amedisys Home Health Care	Kingstree, SC	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 355-5103
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763

Nursing homes near Georgetown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Hollow Of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center LLC	Georgetown, SC	3.0 mi	2 of 5	84	(843) 546-4123
Prince George Healthcare Center	Georgetown, SC	3.1 mi	2 of 5	148	(843) 546-6101
Lakes At Litchfield	Pawleys Island, SC	12 mi	5 of 5	24	(843) 235-9393

Straight-line miles from the center of Georgetown. 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 Georgetown

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown 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 Georgetown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Georgetown?

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown 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 Georgetown, SC