Respite Care in Conway, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Conway, SC: the local picture

4,588

residents 65 or older (17% of Conway)

74%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Horry County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Conway ZIP codes

Most older adults in Conway live with someone: 74% 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 1,604 Conway residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Horry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Conway ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Conway compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figure	Conway	Horry County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	8.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	4.8%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,119	$57,399	—

Older residents in towns around Conway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Homewood, SC	3.8 mi	501	23%
Red Hill, SC	4.4 mi	3,665	36%
Forestbrook, SC	8.9 mi	2,058	26%
Carolina Forest, SC	9.1 mi	4,807	28%
Socastee, SC	10 mi	4,945	46%
Myrtle Beach, SC	13 mi	9,079	28%

Hospices serving Conway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cmc Embrace Hospice	Conway, SC	2.7 mi	(843) 234-6946
Heartland Hospice Services	Myrtle Beach, SC	12 mi	(843) 444-0813
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	12 mi	(803) 957-0500
Angelic Health Of SC LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	15 mi	(609) 822-7979
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Myrtle Beach, SC	15 mi	(843) 848-6480

Nursing homes near Conway (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak View Health And Rehabilitation	Conway, SC	1.9 mi	1 of 5	190	(843) 248-5728
Compass Post Acute Rehabilitation	Conway, SC	2.5 mi	5 of 5	95	(843) 397-2273
Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	4.4 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 347-8179
Angel Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	11 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 293-1137

Straight-line miles from the center of Conway. 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 Conway

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 31% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Conway 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 Conway: common questions

Which hospices serve Conway?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Conway ZIP codes, including Cmc Embrace Hospice, Heartland Hospice Services, Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal.

How much does respite care cost in Conway?

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 31% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Conway 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 Conway. 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 Conway, SC