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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Richland County)

11%

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

1,595

residents 65 or older (17% of Woodfield)

11

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

526 Woodfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 22% in Richland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

168 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

Woodfield compared with Richland County and South Carolina

Census figure	Woodfield	Richland County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,922	$55,737	—

Older residents in towns around Woodfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dentsville, SC	1.8 mi	2,097	19%
Columbia, SC	1.9 mi	16,083	25%
Forest Acres, SC	3.0 mi	2,384	20%
Capitol View, SC	6.4 mi	659	43%
Arthurtown, SC	7.6 mi	117	91%
Cayce, SC	9.8 mi	2,419	37%

Home health agencies serving Woodfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	19 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	24 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	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 276-0273
Prisma Health Homecare	Columbia, SC	7.2 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	10 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	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 335-0977

Nursing homes near Woodfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Columbia	Columbia, SC	1.2 mi	2 of 5	179	(803) 865-1999
Nhc Healthcare - Parklane	Columbia, SC	2.2 mi	5 of 5	106	(803) 741-9090
Wildewood Downs	Columbia, SC	3.1 mi	5 of 5	32	(803) 788-5115

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodfield. 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 Woodfield

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 23% of the $5,410 monthly median income of Woodfield 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 Woodfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Woodfield?

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 23% of the $5,410 monthly median income of Woodfield 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 Woodfield, SC