Respite Care in Dalzell, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dalzell, SC: the local picture

203

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Dalzell)

57%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Sumter County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dalzell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dalzell live with someone: 57% 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 76 Dalzell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Sumter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Dalzell compared with Sumter County and South Carolina

Census figure	Dalzell	Sumter County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.4%	5.7%

Older residents in towns around Dalzell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cherryvale, SC	5.1 mi	225	55%
Sumter, SC	5.9 mi	7,590	32%
Lakewood, SC	14 mi	772	14%
Bishopville, SC	17 mi	703	28%
East Camden, SC	19 mi	660	39%
Camden, SC	19 mi	1,824	37%

Hospices serving Dalzell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospice	Sumter, SC	9.7 mi	(803) 773-4663
Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia	Columbia, SC	34 mi	(803) 400-1177
Caris Healthcare Columbia	Columbia, SC	39 mi	(803) 794-4141
Hands Of Hope	Columbia, SC	39 mi	(864) 542-2100
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	39 mi	(803) 774-4036

Nursing homes near Dalzell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare - Sumter	Sumter, SC	6.1 mi	5 of 5	138	(803) 773-5567
Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center	Sumter, SC	7.0 mi	1 of 5	176	(803) 775-5394
Oak Hollow Of Sumter Rehabilitation Center	Sumter, SC	11 mi	1 of 5	96	(803) 340-0307
Mccoy Memorial Nursing Center	Bishopville, SC	18 mi	2 of 5	120	(803) 484-5636

Straight-line miles from the center of Dalzell. 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 Dalzell

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. 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 Dalzell: common questions

Which hospices serve Dalzell?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Dalzell ZIP codes, including Prisma Health Tuomey Hospice, Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia, Caris Healthcare Columbia.

How much does respite care cost in Dalzell?

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. 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 Dalzell. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Dalzell, SC