Respite Care in Forestbrook, SC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Forestbrook, SC: the local picture

2,058

residents 65 or older (28% of Forestbrook)

82%

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

26%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Forestbrook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Forestbrook live with someone: 82% 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 535 Forestbrook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (32% in Horry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Forestbrook compared with Horry County and South Carolina

Census figure	Forestbrook	Horry County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	28%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	8.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.8%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,724	$57,399	—

Older residents in towns around Forestbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Socastee, SC	3.5 mi	4,945	46%
Carolina Forest, SC	4.3 mi	4,807	28%
Red Hill, SC	4.6 mi	3,665	36%
Myrtle Beach, SC	4.8 mi	9,079	28%
Surfside Beach, SC	7.9 mi	1,235	28%
Conway, SC	8.9 mi	4,588	37%

Hospices serving Forestbrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Embrace Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	1.1 mi	(843) 353-6228
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	3.5 mi	(803) 957-0500
Heartland Hospice Services	Myrtle Beach, SC	3.5 mi	(843) 444-0813
Angelic Health Of SC LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	9.7 mi	(609) 822-7979
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Myrtle Beach, SC	9.7 mi	(843) 848-6480

Nursing homes near Forestbrook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Angel Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Myrtle Beach, SC	2.7 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 293-1137
Pruitthealth- Conway At Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	4.6 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 347-8179
Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center	Myrtle Beach, SC	7.7 mi	4 of 5	67	(843) 903-8300
Nhc Healthcare - Garden City	Garden City, SC	8.6 mi	4 of 5	148	(843) 650-2213

Straight-line miles from the center of Forestbrook. 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 Forestbrook

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 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook: common questions

Which hospices serve Forestbrook?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Forestbrook ZIP codes, including Embrace Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC, Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal, Heartland Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Forestbrook?

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 19% of the $6,727 monthly median income of Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook. 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 Forestbrook, SC