Respite Care in Brookdale, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brookdale, SC: the local picture

682

residents 65 or older (16% of Brookdale)

68%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Orangeburg County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brookdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brookdale live with someone: 68% 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 240 Brookdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (38% in Orangeburg County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Brookdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brookdale compared with Orangeburg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Brookdale	Orangeburg County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	20%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.0%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,941	$33,907	—

Older residents in towns around Brookdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orangeburg, SC	2.5 mi	2,553	35%
Bamberg, SC	19 mi	835	45%
Denmark, SC	22 mi	574	46%
Pine Ridge, SC	30 mi	605	38%
Capitol View, SC	31 mi	659	52%
Cayce, SC	32 mi	2,419	42%

Hospices serving Brookdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Edisto Home Care & Hospice	Orangeburg, SC	1.7 mi	(803) 997-2882
Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice	Orangeburg, SC	1.7 mi	(803) 536-6644
Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia	Columbia, SC	35 mi	(803) 400-1177
Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC	West Columbia, SC	36 mi	(803) 731-8110
Caris Healthcare Columbia	Columbia, SC	40 mi	(803) 794-4141

Nursing homes near Brookdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth- Orangeburg	Orangeburg, SC	2.2 mi	3 of 5	88	(803) 534-7036
Jolley Acres Healthcare Center	Orangeburg, SC	3.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(803) 534-1001
Edisto Post Acute	Orangeburg, SC	3.3 mi	1 of 5	113	(803) 534-7771
The Oaks Post Acute	Orangeburg, SC	6.8 mi	1 of 5	122	(803) 534-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookdale. 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 Brookdale

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 40% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Brookdale 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 Brookdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Brookdale?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Brookdale ZIP codes, including Edisto Home Care & Hospice, Grove Park Pharmacy Hospice, Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia.

How much does respite care cost in Brookdale?

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 40% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Brookdale 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 Brookdale. 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 Brookdale, SC