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

Local figures

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

11%

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

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Kershaw County)

1,803

residents 65 or older (18% of Lugoff)

6

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

203 Lugoff residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 23% in Kershaw County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Lugoff ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lugoff compared with Kershaw County and South Carolina

Census figure	Lugoff	Kershaw County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	6.7%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	8.4%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.1%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,715	$51,031	—

Older residents in towns around Lugoff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Camden, SC	6.0 mi	1,824	26%
East Camden, SC	8.4 mi	660	18%
Columbia, SC	17 mi	16,083	25%
Woodfield, SC	17 mi	1,595	35%
Blythewood, SC	17 mi	983	36%
Dentsville, SC	17 mi	2,097	19%

Home health agencies serving Lugoff

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	7.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-3100
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Nhc Home Care Midlands	West Columbia, SC	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 939-0266
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Irmo, SC	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 561-7680

Nursing homes near Lugoff

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springdale Healthcare Center	Camden, SC	4.5 mi	1 of 5	148	(803) 432-3741
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care	Camden, SC	8.7 mi	4 of 5	132	(803) 572-8999
Pruitthealth- Ridgeway	Ridgeway, SC	8.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(803) 337-3211

Straight-line miles from the center of Lugoff. 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 Lugoff

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 34% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Lugoff 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 Lugoff: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lugoff?

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 34% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Lugoff 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 Lugoff, SC