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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Murrells Inlet, SC: the local picture

16%

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

7.7%

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

3,846

residents 65 or older (38% of Murrells Inlet)

9

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

630 Murrells Inlet residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 18% in Georgetown County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

297 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).

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

Murrells Inlet compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Murrells Inlet	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.7%	5.2%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	3.7%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	38%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	5.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,976	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Murrells Inlet

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Garden City, SC	3.8 mi	4,872	22%
Surfside Beach, SC	5.8 mi	1,235	12%
Litchfield Beach, SC	6.6 mi	4,356	17%
Socastee, SC	9.4 mi	4,945	25%
Forestbrook, SC	13 mi	2,058	25%
Myrtle Beach, SC	14 mi	9,079	16%

Home health agencies serving Murrells Inlet

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc	Myrtle Beach, SC	13 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	13 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 Georgetown	Georgetown, SC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 546-1730
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Myrtle Beach	Myrtle Beach, SC	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 916-0931

Nursing homes near Murrells Inlet

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare - Garden City	Garden City, SC	4.2 mi	4 of 5	148	(843) 650-2213
Lakes At Litchfield	Pawleys Island, SC	6.4 mi	5 of 5	24	(843) 235-9393
Angel Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	9.9 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 293-1137

Straight-line miles from the center of Murrells Inlet. 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 Murrells Inlet

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 22% of the $5,831 monthly median income of Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Murrells Inlet?

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 22% of the $5,831 monthly median income of Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet, SC