Respite Care in Camden, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Camden, SC: the local picture

1,824

residents 65 or older (22% of Camden)

70%

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

37%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camden ZIP codes

Most older adults in Camden live with someone: 70% 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 641 Camden residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Kershaw County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Camden ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Camden compared with Kershaw County and South Carolina

Census figure	Camden	Kershaw County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	4.1%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,285	$51,031	—

Older residents in towns around Camden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Camden, SC	2.4 mi	660	39%
Lugoff, SC	6.0 mi	1,803	29%
Dalzell, SC	19 mi	203	37%
Bishopville, SC	21 mi	703	28%
Blythewood, SC	22 mi	983	41%
Columbia, SC	23 mi	16,083	37%

Hospices serving Camden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Musc Health Hospice Kershaw	Lugoff, SC	6.4 mi	(803) 425-1916
Heart Of Hospice LLC	Columbia, SC	27 mi	(803) 699-3233
Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia	Columbia, SC	30 mi	(803) 400-1177
Pruitthealth Hospice- Columbia	Columbia, SC	32 mi	(803) 771-0489
Caris Healthcare Columbia	Columbia, SC	32 mi	(803) 794-4141

Nursing homes near Camden (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springdale Healthcare Center	Camden, SC	1.6 mi	1 of 5	148	(803) 432-3741
Kershaw Health Karesh Long Term Care	Camden, SC	3.7 mi	4 of 5	132	(803) 572-8999
Pruitthealth- Ridgeway	Ridgeway, SC	9.8 mi	2 of 5	150	(803) 337-3211
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center	Ridgeway, SC	18 mi	1 of 5	112	(803) 337-2257

Straight-line miles from the center of Camden. 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 Camden

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 24% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden: common questions

Which hospices serve Camden?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Camden ZIP codes, including Musc Health Hospice Kershaw, Heart Of Hospice LLC, Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia.

How much does respite care cost in Camden?

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 24% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Camden 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 Camden. 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 Camden, SC