Post-Surgery Home Care in Piedmont, SC

Local figures

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

10 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Greenville)

11

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Greenville County)

916

residents 65 or older (17% of Piedmont)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Francis-Downtown in Greenville, about 10 mi away in a straight line, followed by Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital (11 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 11 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Piedmont. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Piedmont compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Piedmont	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.7%	5.7%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,677	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Piedmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Golden Grove, SC	2.3 mi	676	44%
Powdersville, SC	5.4 mi	1,538	26%
Williamston, SC	6.0 mi	793	42%
Gantt, SC	6.7 mi	1,996	40%
Welcome, SC	7.5 mi	764	56%
Dunean, SC	8.2 mi	656	32%

Hospitals near Piedmont

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis-Downtown	Greenville, SC	10 mi	4 of 5	(800) 805-5678
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital	Easley, SC	11 mi	4 of 5	(864) 442-7606
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital	Simpsonville, SC	12 mi	4 of 5	(864) 454-6100
Anmed Health	Anderson, SC	16 mi	4 of 5	(864) 512-2830

Home health agencies serving Piedmont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, SC	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 297-5711
Centerwell Home Health	Anderson, SC	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 932-4970
Nhc Homecare Laurens	Clinton, SC	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(864) 833-2368
Prisma Health Home Health-Upstate	Greenville, SC	7.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 455-8140
St Francis Hospital Home Care	Simpsonville, SC	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 233-5300
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(864) 627-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Piedmont. 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 Piedmont

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 30% of the $4,223 monthly median income of Piedmont 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 Piedmont: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Piedmont?

St Francis-Downtown in Greenville, about 10 mi in a straight line from the center of Piedmont (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (800) 805-5678. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Piedmont?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Piedmont ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare Laurens (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Piedmont?

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 30% of the $4,223 monthly median income of Piedmont 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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