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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Sumter County)

5.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.3% in Sumter County)

7,590

residents 65 or older (18% of Sumter)

8

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

1,385 Sumter residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 20% in Sumter County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

350 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.0%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Sumter ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sumter compared with Sumter County and South Carolina

Census figure	Sumter	Sumter County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.0%	5.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.8%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.4%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,155	$42,815	—

Older residents in towns around Sumter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cherryvale, SC	3.7 mi	225	55%
Dalzell, SC	5.9 mi	203	12%
Lakewood, SC	7.8 mi	772	13%
Manning, SC	20 mi	1,556	23%
Bishopville, SC	21 mi	703	18%
East Camden, SC	25 mi	660	18%

Home health agencies serving Sumter

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prisma Health Tuomey	Sumter, SC	4.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-2548
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-3100
Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee	Florence, SC	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 317-9689
Coastal Health LLC	Florence, SC	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(843) 407-7413

Nursing homes near Sumter

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare - Sumter	Sumter, SC	1.0 mi	5 of 5	138	(803) 773-5567
Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center	Sumter, SC	2.5 mi	1 of 5	176	(803) 775-5394
Oak Hollow Of Sumter Rehabilitation Center	Sumter, SC	5.0 mi	1 of 5	96	(803) 340-0307

Straight-line miles from the center of Sumter. 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 Sumter

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 36% of the $3,513 monthly median income of Sumter 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 Sumter: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sumter?

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 36% of the $3,513 monthly median income of Sumter 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 Sumter, SC