Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Dalzell, SC
Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Dalzell for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Post-Surgery Care in Dalzell, SC: the local picture
The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, about 8.6 mi away in a straight line, followed by Kershawhealth (20 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 Dalzell. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.
Dalzell compared with Sumter County and South Carolina
| Census figure | Dalzell | Sumter County | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 6.9% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 43% | 30% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 33% | 17% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around Dalzell
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryvale, SC | 5.1 mi | 225 | 55% |
| Sumter, SC | 5.9 mi | 7,590 | 32% |
| Lakewood, SC | 14 mi | 772 | 14% |
| Bishopville, SC | 17 mi | 703 | 28% |
| East Camden, SC | 19 mi | 660 | 39% |
| Camden, SC | 19 mi | 1,824 | 37% |
Hospitals near Dalzell
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital | Sumter, SC | 8.6 mi | 3 of 5 | (803) 774-8900 |
| Kershawhealth | Camden, SC | 20 mi | 3 of 5 | (803) 432-4311 |
| Columbia SC Va Medical Center | Columbia, SC | 29 mi | 5 of 5 | (803) 695-7980 |
| Mcleod Health Clarendon | Manning, SC | 31 mi | 3 of 5 | (803) 435-8463 |
Home health agencies serving Dalzell
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Tuomey | Sumter, SC | 9.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (803) 296-2548 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington | Lexington, SC | 46 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (803) 359-2253 |
| Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee | Florence, SC | 43 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 317-9689 |
| Coastal Health LLC | Florence, SC | 39 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (843) 407-7413 |
| Mcleod Home Health Inc | Florence, SC | 39 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (843) 777-3050 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Irmo, SC | 44 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 Dalzell. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What post-surgery care costs in Dalzell
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. 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.
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.
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Post-Surgery Care in Dalzell: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Dalzell?
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, about 8.6 mi in a straight line from the center of Dalzell (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (803) 774-8900. In an emergency, call 911.
Which home health agencies serve Dalzell?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Dalzell ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Prisma Health Tuomey (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health-Pee Dee (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does post-surgery care cost in Dalzell?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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