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

Local figures

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

47%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Jasper County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.5% in Jasper County)

311

residents 65 or older (8.3% of Ridgeland)

7

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

77 Ridgeland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (47%; 12% in Jasper County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

12 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

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

Ridgeland compared with Jasper County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ridgeland	Jasper County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	47%	12%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	3.5%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	2.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	18%	27%
Households with no vehicle	18%	4.4%	5.7%

Older residents in towns around Ridgeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Laurel Bay, SC	7.9 mi	271	9.6%
Burton, SC	11 mi	1,139	24%
Beaufort, SC	12 mi	2,050	15%
Hardeeville, SC	14 mi	4,320	7.6%
Port Royal, SC	15 mi	1,383	35%
Bluffton, SC	18 mi	8,154	9.7%

Home health agencies serving Ridgeland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Amedisys Home Health Of Beaufort	Ladys Island, SC	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 379-2320
Amedisys Home Health Of Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 815-8088
Aveanna Home Health	Hardeeville, SC	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 208-3660
Centerwell Home Health	Walterboro, SC	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 542-9540
Enhabit Home Health Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 837-4404

Nursing homes near Ridgeland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc	Ridgeland, SC	4.8 mi	1 of 5	88	(843) 726-5581
Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(843) 548-2500
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton	Okatie, SC	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(843) 705-8220

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridgeland. 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 Ridgeland

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. 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 Ridgeland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ridgeland?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Ridgeland, SC