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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ninety Six, SC: the local picture

22%

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

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Greenwood County)

431

residents 65 or older (17% of Ninety Six)

6

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

93 Ninety Six residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Greenwood County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

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

Ninety Six compared with Greenwood County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ninety Six	Greenwood County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	10%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	7.1%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.4%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,417	$41,042	—

Older residents in towns around Ninety Six

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Greenwood, SC	7.7 mi	3,656	24%
Saluda, SC	18 mi	308	43%
Abbeville, SC	20 mi	1,137	30%
Clinton, SC	23 mi	1,193	18%
Laurens, SC	23 mi	2,351	33%
McCormick, SC	23 mi	320	24%

Home health agencies serving Ninety Six

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Newberry, SC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 276-0273
Centerwell Home Health	Anderson, SC	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 932-4970
Amedisys Home Health Of Clinton	Clinton, SC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(864) 833-3212
Home Health Services Of Self Regional Healthcare	Greenwood, SC	7.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 725-7600
Nhc Homecare Greenwood	Greenwood, SC	7.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(864) 229-9888
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Irmo, SC	47 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 561-7680

Nursing homes near Ninety Six

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesley Commons Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greenwood, SC	5.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(864) 227-7250
Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation Unit	Greenwood, SC	7.6 mi	5 of 5	12	(864) 330-9070
Nhc Healthcare - Greenwood	Greenwood, SC	7.7 mi	3 of 5	152	(864) 223-1950

Straight-line miles from the center of Ninety Six. 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 Ninety Six

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 30% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Ninety Six 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 Ninety Six: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ninety Six?

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 30% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Ninety Six 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 Ninety Six, SC