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

Local figures

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

24%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Darlington County)

1,138

residents 65 or older (15% of Hartsville)

9

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

271 Hartsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 23% in Darlington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

149 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Hartsville compared with Darlington County and South Carolina

Census figure	Hartsville	Darlington County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	10%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.9%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	16%	10%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,022	$38,835	—

Older residents in towns around Hartsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Hartsville, SC	2.6 mi	615	18%
Darlington, SC	13 mi	1,581	33%
Bishopville, SC	14 mi	703	18%
Florence, SC	21 mi	7,201	17%
Cheraw, SC	25 mi	944	31%
East Camden, SC	28 mi	660	18%

Home health agencies serving Hartsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Conway	Conway, SC	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 507-8058
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Carolinas Home Health	Florence, SC	22 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	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Coastal Health LLC	Florence, SC	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(843) 407-7413

Nursing homes near Hartsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Morrell Nursing Center	Hartsville, SC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	154	(843) 383-5164
Medford Nursing Center	Darlington, SC	13 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 398-7000
Oakhaven Nursing Center	Darlington, SC	13 mi	5 of 5	88	(843) 398-7041

Straight-line miles from the center of Hartsville. 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 Hartsville

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 $4,002 monthly median income of Hartsville 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 Hartsville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hartsville?

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 $4,002 monthly median income of Hartsville 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 Hartsville, SC