Respite Care in Edgefield, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Edgefield, SC: the local picture

457

residents 65 or older (11% of Edgefield)

52%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Edgefield County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Edgefield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Edgefield live with someone: 52% 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 162 Edgefield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (31% in Edgefield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Edgefield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Edgefield compared with Edgefield County and South Carolina

Census figure	Edgefield	Edgefield County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	16%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.8%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,167	$39,328	—

Older residents in towns around Edgefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belvedere, SC	17 mi	756	30%
Saluda, SC	17 mi	308	49%
North Augusta, SC	18 mi	4,801	30%
Burnettown, SC	19 mi	441	28%
Gloverville, SC	19 mi	357	36%
Evans, GA	19 mi	7,045	33%

Hospices serving Edgefield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Joseph Hospice LLC	North Augusta, SC	18 mi	(803) 349-8070
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC	North Augusta, SC	18 mi	(803) 599-5137
Gentiva	Aiken, SC	20 mi	(803) 648-2117
Trinity Hospice	Martinez, GA	20 mi	(706) 729-6000
Helping Hands Hospice	Augusta, GA	23 mi	(706) 432-8321

Nursing homes near Edgefield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgefield Post-Acute	Edgefield, SC	0.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(803) 637-5312
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	16 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Aiken Rehabilitation And Care Center	Aiken, SC	18 mi	3 of 5	125	(803) 642-8376
Pruitthealth- Aiken	Aiken, SC	19 mi	1 of 5	176	(803) 649-6264

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgefield. 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 Edgefield

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Edgefield 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 Edgefield: common questions

Which hospices serve Edgefield?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Edgefield ZIP codes, including St Joseph Hospice LLC, Hospice Services Of SC, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Edgefield?

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 44% of the $2,847 monthly median income of Edgefield 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 Edgefield. 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.

More near Edgefield

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Other care in Edgefield

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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 Edgefield, SC