Red Hill, South Carolina

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

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Red Hill, SC: the local picture

7.0 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Conway)
9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Red Hill ZIP codes in their service area
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Horry County)
3,665
residents 65 or older (23% of Red Hill)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Conway Medical Center in Conway, about 7.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital (7.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Red Hill. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Red Hill compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figureRed HillHorry CountySouth Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability36%32%33%
Residents 65 or older23%26%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%23%27%
Households with no vehicle3.2%4.8%5.7%
Residents 85 or older2.1%1.8%1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%8.4%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,423$57,399—

Older residents in towns around Red Hill

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Conway, SC4.4 mi4,58837%
Forestbrook, SC4.6 mi2,05826%
Carolina Forest, SC5.9 mi4,80728%
Socastee, SC6.3 mi4,94546%
Homewood, SC8.0 mi50123%
Myrtle Beach, SC8.8 mi9,07928%

Hospitals near Red Hill

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Conway Medical CenterConway, SC7.0 mi2 of 5(843) 347-8037
Lighthouse Behavioral Health HospitalConway, SC7.0 minot rated(843) 347-8871
Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle Beach, SC12 mi2 of 5(843) 692-1000
Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC16 mi4 of 5(843) 652-1000

Home health agencies serving Red Hill

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of ConwayConway, SC7.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 507-8058
Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry IncMyrtle Beach, SC8.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 712-7095
Centerwell Home HealthMyrtle Beach, SC8.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 448-7060
Nhc Homecare Murrells InletMurrells Inlet, SC16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(843) 945-9850
Pruitthealth Home Health-FlorenceFlorence, SC52 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(843) 665-1763
Amedisys Home Health Of Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach, SC4.4 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(843) 916-0931

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Hill. 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 Red Hill

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 28% of the $4,535 monthly median income of Red Hill 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 Red Hill: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Red Hill?

Conway Medical Center in Conway, about 7.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Red Hill (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (843) 347-8037. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Red Hill?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Red Hill ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Conway (4.5 of 5), Well Care Home Health Of The Lowcountry Inc (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 Red Hill?

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 28% of the $4,535 monthly median income of Red Hill 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; 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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