South Carolina

Respite Care in South Carolina

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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South Carolina

Respite Care in South Carolina at a glance

1,082,724

residents 65 or older (19.8% of South Carolina, ACS 2024)

95,936

residents 85 or older

$14.48

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

state minimum wage per hour

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). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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