Gloverville, South Carolina

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Gloverville, 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 Gloverville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

5.7 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Aiken)
8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Gloverville ZIP codes in their service area
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)
357
residents 65 or older (14% of Gloverville)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, about 5.7 mi away in a straight line, followed by Piedmont Augusta Hospital (10 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 Gloverville. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Gloverville compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figureGlovervilleAiken CountySouth Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability36%34%33%
Residents 65 or older14%21%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone25%24%27%
Households with no vehicle3.8%5.9%5.7%
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.2%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%12%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$36,442$57,237—

Older residents in towns around Gloverville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Burnettown, SC3.0 mi44128%
Aiken, SC5.1 mi9,47532%
Clearwater, SC5.9 mi33855%
Belvedere, SC7.0 mi75630%
North Augusta, SC8.3 mi4,80130%
New Ellenton, SC11 mi37646%

Hospitals near Gloverville

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Aiken Regional Medical CenterAiken, SC5.7 mi2 of 5(803) 641-5900
Piedmont Augusta HospitalAugusta, GA10 mi2 of 5(706) 722-9011
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med ColAugusta, GA11 mi1 of 5(706) 721-6569
Augusta Va Medical CenterAugusta, GA12 mi4 of 5(706) 823-2201

Home health agencies serving Gloverville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of LexingtonLexington, SC45 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(803) 359-2253
Centerwell Home HealthNewberry, SC54 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(803) 276-0273
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low CountryBluffton, SC100 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 872-0946
Nhc Homecare AikenAiken, SC5.7 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(803) 643-1701
Enhabit Home Health AikenColumbia, SC54 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(803) 335-0977
University Home HealthNorth Augusta, SC7.3 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(803) 278-0770

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloverville. 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 Gloverville

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 41% of the $3,037 monthly median income of Gloverville 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 Gloverville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gloverville?

Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, about 5.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Gloverville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (803) 641-5900. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Gloverville?

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

How much does post-surgery care cost in Gloverville?

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 41% of the $3,037 monthly median income of Gloverville 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.

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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