In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Little River, SC
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Parkinson’s Care in Little River, SC: the local picture
1,018 Little River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Horry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
211 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.3%).
Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Little River ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Little River compared with Horry County and South Carolina
| Census figure | Little River | Horry County | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 21% | 19% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| Residents 65 or older | 42% | 26% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 23% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,569 | $57,399 | — |
Older residents in towns around Little River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Shores, NC | 4.3 mi | 2,554 | 13% |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 5.4 mi | 8,266 | 17% |
| Sunset Beach, NC | 7.7 mi | 2,599 | 12% |
| Shallotte, NC | 16 mi | 1,100 | 9.6% |
| Carolina Forest, SC | 18 mi | 4,807 | 15% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 18 mi | 9,079 | 16% |
Home health agencies serving Little River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc | Myrtle Beach, SC | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 712-7095 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Myrtle Beach, SC | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 448-7060 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Conway | Conway, SC | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 507-8058 |
| Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet | Murrells Inlet, SC | 33 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (843) 945-9850 |
| Well Care Home Health | Wilmington, NC | 49 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 362-9405 |
| Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence | Florence, SC | 68 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (843) 665-1763 |
Nursing homes near Little River
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach Manor | Myrtle Beach, SC | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 60 | (843) 449-5283 |
| Brunswick Health & Rehab Center | Ash, NC | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (910) 287-6007 |
| Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center | Myrtle Beach, SC | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 67 | (843) 903-8300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Little River. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Little River
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 25% of the $4,964 monthly median income of Little River 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Little River: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Little River?
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 25% of the $4,964 monthly median income of Little River 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.
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