Post-Surgery Home Care in Georgetown, SC

Local figures

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

4.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Georgetown)

8

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

36%

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

2,421

residents 65 or older (28% of Georgetown)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, about 4.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (18 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 Georgetown. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Georgetown compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Georgetown	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	28%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.2%	5.7%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,091	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Georgetown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Litchfield Beach, SC	12 mi	4,356	27%
Andrews, SC	17 mi	491	24%
Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	3,846	31%
Garden City, SC	22 mi	4,872	33%
Surfside Beach, SC	24 mi	1,235	28%
Socastee, SC	27 mi	4,945	46%

Hospitals near Georgetown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital	Georgetown, SC	4.7 mi	2 of 5	(843) 527-7000
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital	Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	4 of 5	(843) 652-1000
Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	37 mi	2 of 5	(843) 347-8037
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital	Conway, SC	37 mi	not rated	(843) 347-8871

Home health agencies serving Georgetown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Georgetown	Georgetown, SC	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 546-1730
Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet	Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 945-9850
Centerwell Home Health	Myrtle Beach, SC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 448-7060
Amedisys Home Health Care	Kingstree, SC	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 355-5103
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Pruitthealth Home Health-Florence	Florence, SC	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 665-1763

Straight-line miles from the center of Georgetown. 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 Georgetown

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Georgetown: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Georgetown?

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, about 4.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Georgetown (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (843) 527-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Georgetown?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Georgetown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Georgetown (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Murrells Inlet (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 Georgetown?

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown 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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