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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Berkeley County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Berkeley County)

1,645

residents 65 or older (10% of Ladson)

12

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

374 Ladson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 19% in Berkeley County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

176 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Ladson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ladson compared with Berkeley County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ladson	Berkeley County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.9%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	4.4%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.0%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,326	$60,161	—

Older residents in towns around Ladson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sangaree, SC	1.9 mi	980	23%
Summerville, SC	4.1 mi	8,370	23%
Goose Creek, SC	5.8 mi	5,855	20%
North Charleston, SC	6.8 mi	14,951	25%
Hanahan, SC	8.2 mi	2,750	31%
Charleston, SC	15 mi	25,374	17%

Home health agencies serving Ladson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 553-1263
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	93 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Interim Healthcare	North Charleston, SC	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 518-5437

Nursing homes near Ladson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak Manor - Charleston	Charleston, SC	3.1 mi	4 of 5	176	(843) 797-8282
Life Care Center Of Charleston	N Charleston, SC	3.4 mi	3 of 5	148	(843) 764-3500
Hallmark Healthcare Center	Summerville, SC	4.3 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 821-5005

Straight-line miles from the center of Ladson. 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 Ladson

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 21% of the $6,027 monthly median income of Ladson 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 Ladson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ladson?

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 21% of the $6,027 monthly median income of Ladson 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 Ladson, SC