Respite Care in Anderson, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Anderson, SC: the local picture

5,142

residents 65 or older (17% of Anderson)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Anderson County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anderson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Anderson live with someone: 61% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,583 Anderson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (36% in Anderson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Anderson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Anderson compared with Anderson County and South Carolina

Census figure	Anderson	Anderson County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.7%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,737	$47,456	—

Older residents in towns around Anderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Homeland Park, SC	4.1 mi	1,077	51%
Northlake, SC	4.1 mi	895	28%
Centerville, SC	4.2 mi	1,469	24%
Belton, SC	8.6 mi	1,001	36%
Pendleton, SC	11 mi	750	31%
Williamston, SC	11 mi	793	42%

Hospices serving Anderson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc	Anderson, SC	0.8 mi	(800) 261-8636
Gentiva	Anderson, SC	3.7 mi	(864) 297-3164
Patriot Hospice	Easley, SC	19 mi	(864) 991-8414
Family Hospice Of Greenville LLC	Greenville, SC	24 mi	(610) 828-3455
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills	Seneca, SC	25 mi	(864) 882-8940

Nursing homes near Anderson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare - Anderson	Anderson, SC	0.6 mi	5 of 5	290	(864) 226-8356
Linley Park Post Acute	Anderson, SC	1.0 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 226-3427
Achieve Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Anderson, SC	1.8 mi	1 of 5	181	(864) 226-5054
Richard M Campbell Veterans Nursing Home	Anderson, SC	4.9 mi	5 of 5	220	(864) 261-6734

Straight-line miles from the center of Anderson. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Anderson

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 39% of the $3,228 monthly median income of Anderson 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Anderson: common questions

Which hospices serve Anderson?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Anderson ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc, Gentiva, Patriot Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Anderson?

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 39% of the $3,228 monthly median income of Anderson 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Anderson. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers South Carolina.

More near Anderson

More senior care near Anderson

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Anderson

More for Anderson families

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.

Respite Care in Anderson, SC