Respite Care in Belvedere, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Belvedere, SC: the local picture

756

residents 65 or older (15% of Belvedere)

60%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belvedere ZIP codes

Most older adults in Belvedere live with someone: 60% 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 229 Belvedere residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (34% in Aiken County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Belvedere compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	Belvedere	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,393	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around Belvedere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Augusta, SC	1.7 mi	4,801	30%
Clearwater, SC	2.8 mi	338	55%
Burnettown, SC	4.2 mi	441	28%
Gloverville, SC	7.0 mi	357	36%
Martinez, GA	9.7 mi	5,959	38%
Aiken, SC	12 mi	9,475	32%

Hospices serving Belvedere

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Joseph Hospice LLC	North Augusta, SC	1.0 mi	(803) 349-8070
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC	North Augusta, SC	1.0 mi	(803) 599-5137
Trinity Hospice	Martinez, GA	8.8 mi	(706) 729-6000
Crescent Hospice	Augusta, GA	8.8 mi	(706) 447-2461
Hospice Services Of GA LLC	Augusta, GA	8.8 mi	(706) 364-1933

Nursing homes near Belvedere (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	1.6 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Pruitthealth- North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	2.4 mi	3 of 5	132	(803) 278-2170
Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills	Augusta, GA	6.1 mi	4 of 5	94	(706) 737-8258
Stevens Park Health And Rehabilitation	Augusta, GA	6.8 mi	5 of 5	42	(706) 737-0350

Straight-line miles from the center of Belvedere. 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 Belvedere

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 35% of the $3,616 monthly median income of Belvedere 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 Belvedere: common questions

Which hospices serve Belvedere?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Belvedere ZIP codes, including St Joseph Hospice LLC, Hospice Services Of SC, LLC, Trinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Belvedere?

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 35% of the $3,616 monthly median income of Belvedere 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 Belvedere. 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.

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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.

Respite Care in Belvedere, SC