Post-Surgery Home Care in Beaufort, SC

Local figures

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

3.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beaufort)

6

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Beaufort County)

2,050

residents 65 or older (15% of Beaufort)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Beaufort County Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, about 3.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center (17 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Beaufort. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Beaufort compared with Beaufort County and South Carolina

Census figure	Beaufort	Beaufort County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	20%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.3%	5.7%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	7.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,205	$83,920	—

Older residents in towns around Beaufort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Burton, SC	2.5 mi	1,139	30%
Laurel Bay, SC	3.7 mi	271	15%
Port Royal, SC	7.2 mi	1,383	41%
Ridgeland, SC	12 mi	311	52%
Hilton Head Island, SC	19 mi	14,855	27%
Bluffton, SC	21 mi	8,154	20%

Hospitals near Beaufort

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital	Beaufort, SC	3.6 mi	4 of 5	(843) 522-5200
Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center	Hilton Head Island, SC	17 mi	2 of 5	(843) 681-6122
Coastal Carolina Hospital	Hardeeville, SC	24 mi	4 of 5	(843) 784-8000
Colleton Medical Center	Walterboro, SC	31 mi	3 of 5	(843) 782-2000

Home health agencies serving Beaufort

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Beaufort	Ladys Island, SC	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 379-2320
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Aveanna Home Health	Hardeeville, SC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 208-3660
Centerwell Home Health	Walterboro, SC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 542-9540
Enhabit Home Health Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 837-4404
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Irmo, SC	117 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 561-7680

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaufort. 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 Beaufort

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 $5,350 monthly median income of Beaufort 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 Beaufort: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Beaufort?

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, about 3.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Beaufort (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (843) 522-5200. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Beaufort?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Beaufort ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Beaufort (4.5 of 5), Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Beaufort?

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 $5,350 monthly median income of Beaufort 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.

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