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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Litchfield Beach, SC: the local picture

17%

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

5.6%

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

4,356

residents 65 or older (48% of Litchfield Beach)

7

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

746 Litchfield Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Georgetown County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

242 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.6%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Litchfield Beach ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Litchfield Beach compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Litchfield Beach	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.6%	5.2%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	3.7%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	48%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	5.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,582	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Litchfield Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Murrells Inlet, SC	6.6 mi	3,846	16%
Garden City, SC	10 mi	4,872	22%
Georgetown, SC	12 mi	2,421	25%
Surfside Beach, SC	12 mi	1,235	12%
Socastee, SC	16 mi	4,945	25%
Forestbrook, SC	19 mi	2,058	25%

Home health agencies serving Litchfield Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Amedisys Home Health Of Georgetown	Georgetown, SC	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 546-1730
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc	Myrtle Beach, SC	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 712-7095
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Musc Health At Home By Bayada-Conway	Conway, SC	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159

Nursing homes near Litchfield Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakes At Litchfield	Pawleys Island, SC	0.4 mi	5 of 5	24	(843) 235-9393
Nhc Healthcare - Garden City	Garden City, SC	11 mi	4 of 5	148	(843) 650-2213
Oak Hollow Of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center LLC	Georgetown, SC	15 mi	2 of 5	84	(843) 546-4123

Straight-line miles from the center of Litchfield Beach. 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 Litchfield Beach

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 $5,882 monthly median income of Litchfield Beach 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 Litchfield Beach: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Litchfield Beach?

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 $5,882 monthly median income of Litchfield Beach 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 Litchfield Beach, SC