Respite Care in Cheraw, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cheraw, SC: the local picture

944

residents 65 or older (19% of Cheraw)

50%

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

36%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cheraw ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cheraw live with someone: 50% 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 273 Cheraw residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (38% in Chesterfield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Cheraw compared with Chesterfield County and South Carolina

Census figure	Cheraw	Chesterfield County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	16%	11%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.0%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,882	$40,490	—

Older residents in towns around Cheraw

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bennettsville, SC	14 mi	1,410	42%
East Rockingham, NC	17 mi	472	46%
Hamlet, NC	18 mi	1,014	43%
Rockingham, NC	19 mi	1,621	38%
Wadesboro, NC	21 mi	992	49%
North Hartsville, SC	22 mi	615	26%

Hospices serving Cheraw

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc	Bennettsville, SC	14 mi	(843) 523-6319
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	36 mi	(803) 774-4036
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	36 mi	(843) 777-2564
Hospice Of Lancaster & The Piedmont	Lancaster, SC	48 mi	(803) 286-1472
Crescent Hospice, Inc	Columbia, SC	82 mi	(803) 732-3274

Nursing homes near Cheraw (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cheraw Healthcare	Cheraw, SC	0.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(843) 537-5253
Rehab Center Of Cheraw	Cheraw, SC	0.6 mi	not rated	104	(843) 537-2060
Bennettsville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Bennettsville, SC	18 mi	1 of 5	110	(843) 479-6251
Pruitthealth-Rockingham	Rockingham, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	120	(910) 997-4493

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheraw. 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 Cheraw

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 72% of the $1,740 monthly median income of Cheraw 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 Cheraw: common questions

Which hospices serve Cheraw?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Cheraw ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc, Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina, Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee.

How much does respite care cost in Cheraw?

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 72% of the $1,740 monthly median income of Cheraw 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 Cheraw. 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 Cheraw, SC