Respite Care in Gaffney, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gaffney, SC: the local picture

1,982

residents 65 or older (16% of Gaffney)

58%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Cherokee County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gaffney ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gaffney live with someone: 58% 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 765 Gaffney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (41% in Cherokee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Gaffney compared with Cherokee County and South Carolina

Census figure	Gaffney	Cherokee County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	41%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.4%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,038	$37,563	—

Older residents in towns around Gaffney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Gaffney, SC	2.3 mi	630	15%
Boiling Springs, NC	12 mi	431	33%
Whitney, SC	16 mi	589	30%
Shelby, NC	16 mi	4,572	35%
Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	6,716	39%
Valley Falls, SC	18 mi	730	34%

Hospices serving Gaffney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney	Gaffney, SC	1.1 mi	(864) 542-2536
Serenity Hospice Care Of The Upstate LLC	Gaffney, SC	1.1 mi	(864) 206-4024
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	16 mi	(800) 932-2738
Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	16 mi	(864) 560-3900
Kindred Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	16 mi	(864) 585-6500

Nursing homes near Gaffney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookview Healthcare Center	Gaffney, SC	1.3 mi	1 of 5	132	(864) 489-3101
Palmetto Patriots	Gaffney, SC	1.6 mi	5 of 5	52	(803) 649-2000
Peachtree Centre	Gaffney, SC	1.7 mi	1 of 5	151	(864) 487-2717
White Oak Estates	Spartanburg, SC	14 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 579-7004

Straight-line miles from the center of Gaffney. 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 Gaffney

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 47% of the $2,670 monthly median income of Gaffney 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 Gaffney: common questions

Which hospices serve Gaffney?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Gaffney ZIP codes, including Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney, Serenity Hospice Care Of The Upstate LLC, Agape Care South Carolina Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Gaffney?

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 47% of the $2,670 monthly median income of Gaffney 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 Gaffney. 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 Gaffney, SC