Respite Care in Cayce, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cayce, SC: the local picture

2,419

residents 65 or older (18% of Cayce)

62%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lexington County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cayce ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cayce live with someone: 62% 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 1,016 Cayce residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (35% in Lexington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Cayce ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cayce compared with Lexington County and South Carolina

Census figure	Cayce	Lexington County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	8.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.5%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,016	$60,432	—

Older residents in towns around Cayce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arthurtown, SC	2.4 mi	117	91%
Springdale, SC	4.2 mi	447	34%
West Columbia, SC	4.4 mi	3,928	41%
Pine Ridge, SC	4.5 mi	605	38%
Capitol View, SC	6.7 mi	659	52%
Oak Grove, SC	6.8 mi	1,990	29%

Hospices serving Cayce

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia	Columbia, SC	3.5 mi	(803) 400-1177
Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC	West Columbia, SC	4.2 mi	(803) 731-8110
Pruitthealth Hospice- Columbia	Columbia, SC	7.8 mi	(803) 771-0489
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands	Columbia, SC	7.8 mi	(803) 296-3100
Three Oaks Hospice	Columbia, SC	7.8 mi	(803) 794-8080

Nursing homes near Cayce (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community	West Columbia, SC	2.6 mi	5 of 5	22	(803) 796-6490
Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center	Columbia, SC	4.1 mi	2 of 5	88	(803) 699-4111
Pruitthealth- Columbia	Columbia, SC	4.6 mi	1 of 5	144	(964) 341-6758
Forest Acres Post Acute	Columbia, SC	4.8 mi	1 of 5	132	(803) 256-4983

Straight-line miles from the center of Cayce. 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 Cayce

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 22% of the $5,585 monthly median income of Cayce 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 Cayce: common questions

Which hospices serve Cayce?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Cayce ZIP codes, including Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia, Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC, Pruitthealth Hospice- Columbia.

How much does respite care cost in Cayce?

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 22% of the $5,585 monthly median income of Cayce 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 Cayce. 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 Cayce, SC