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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Columbia, SC: the local picture

28%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Lexington County)

3,928

residents 65 or older (22% of West Columbia)

11

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

1,054 West Columbia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 23% in Lexington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving West Columbia ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Columbia compared with Lexington County and South Carolina

Census figure	West Columbia	Lexington County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	6.7%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.5%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,161	$60,432	—

Older residents in towns around West Columbia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Springdale, SC	2.2 mi	447	21%
Oak Grove, SC	3.0 mi	1,990	18%
St. Andrews, SC	4.2 mi	2,745	24%
Cayce, SC	4.4 mi	2,419	37%
Seven Oaks, SC	4.5 mi	3,237	22%
Arthurtown, SC	5.9 mi	117	91%

Home health agencies serving West Columbia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	116 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	3.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-3100
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Enhabit Home Health Aiken	Columbia, SC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 335-0977

Nursing homes near West Columbia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation	West Columbia, SC	0.7 mi	3 of 5	98	(803) 739-5282
Millennium Post Acute Rehabilitation	West Columbia, SC	1.0 mi	2 of 5	132	(803) 796-8024
Nhc Healthcare - Lexington	West Columbia, SC	1.8 mi	4 of 5	170	(803) 939-0026

Straight-line miles from the center of West Columbia. 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 West Columbia

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 32% of the $3,930 monthly median income of West Columbia 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 West Columbia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Columbia?

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 32% of the $3,930 monthly median income of West Columbia 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 West Columbia, SC