Personal Care in Kingstree, SC: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Kingstree, SC: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (11% in Williamsburg County)

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Williamsburg County)

231

residents 85 or older (7.4% of all residents)

7

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

About 142 Kingstree residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (25%; 11% in Williamsburg County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

258 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

231 of the 671 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Kingstree compared with Williamsburg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Kingstree	Williamsburg County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	25%	11%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	7.4%	2.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	35%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	24%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,711	$33,713	—

Older residents in towns around Kingstree

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lake City, SC	15 mi	1,206	11%
Andrews, SC	21 mi	491	7.3%
Manning, SC	22 mi	1,556	3.7%
Wyboo, SC	23 mi	1,270	2.0%
Lakewood, SC	32 mi	772	0.0%
Moncks Corner, SC	34 mi	1,601	4.9%

Home health agencies with aides serving Kingstree

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Kingstree, SC	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 355-5103
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Carolinas Home Health	Florence, SC	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 629-6811
Coastal Health LLC	Florence, SC	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(843) 407-7413
Musc Health At Home, By Bayada- Charleston	Charleston, SC	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 576-5378
Medical Services Of America Home Health - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	53 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 293-4614

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingstree. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Kingstree

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 49% of the $2,559 monthly median income of Kingstree 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Kingstree: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Kingstree?

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 49% of the $2,559 monthly median income of Kingstree 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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 Personal Care in Kingstree, SC