Post-Surgery Care in Andrews, SC: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Andrews, SC: the local picture

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Georgetown)

8

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Georgetown County)

491

residents 65 or older (14% of Andrews)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, about 14 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (30 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Andrews. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Andrews compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Andrews	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.2%	5.7%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	8.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,375	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Andrews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Georgetown, SC	17 mi	2,421	36%
Kingstree, SC	21 mi	671	55%
Litchfield Beach, SC	26 mi	4,356	27%
Moncks Corner, SC	30 mi	1,601	43%
Murrells Inlet, SC	30 mi	3,846	31%
Lake City, SC	31 mi	1,206	46%

Hospitals near Andrews

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital	Georgetown, SC	14 mi	2 of 5	(843) 527-7000
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital	Murrells Inlet, SC	30 mi	4 of 5	(843) 652-1000
Mcleod Health Clarendon	Manning, SC	39 mi	3 of 5	(803) 435-8463

Home health agencies serving Andrews

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Georgetown	Georgetown, SC	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 546-1730
Amedisys Home Health Care	Kingstree, SC	21 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	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763
Musc Health At Home By Bayada-Conway	Conway, SC	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159
Carolinas Home Health	Florence, SC	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 629-6811

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

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
Meals, fluids and medication reminders
Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
Help with home exercises the therapist set

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Andrews

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 26% of the $4,781 monthly median income of Andrews 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 post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

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

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Andrews: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Andrews?

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, about 14 mi in a straight line from the center of Andrews (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (843) 527-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Andrews?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Andrews ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Georgetown (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Andrews?

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 26% of the $4,781 monthly median income of Andrews 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).

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Andrews, SC