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

Local figures

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

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Fairfield County)

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Fairfield County)

592

residents 65 or older (18% of Winnsboro)

6

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

215 Winnsboro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 29% in Fairfield County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

49 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

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

Winnsboro compared with Fairfield County and South Carolina

Census figure	Winnsboro	Fairfield County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	7.1%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,365	$36,293	—

Older residents in towns around Winnsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Blythewood, SC	12 mi	983	36%
Irmo, SC	19 mi	1,834	15%
Lake Murray of Richland, SC	20 mi	1,722	14%
Dentsville, SC	22 mi	2,097	19%
St. Andrews, SC	22 mi	2,745	24%
Seven Oaks, SC	22 mi	3,237	22%

Home health agencies serving Winnsboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Centerwell Home Health	Newberry, SC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 276-0273
Pruitthealth Home Health-Columbia	Columbia, SC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 626-0089
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 296-3100
Nhc Home Care Midlands	West Columbia, SC	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(803) 939-0266
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Irmo, SC	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 561-7680

Nursing homes near Winnsboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center	Ridgeway, SC	11 mi	1 of 5	112	(803) 337-2257
The Heritage At Lowman Rehab And Healthcare	White Rock, SC	19 mi	1 of 5	152	(803) 732-3000
Pruitthealth- Ridgeway	Ridgeway, SC	19 mi	2 of 5	150	(803) 337-3211

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnsboro. 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 Winnsboro

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 45% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Winnsboro?

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 45% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro, SC