Respite Care in Georgetown, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Georgetown, SC: the local picture

2,421

residents 65 or older (28% of Georgetown)

70%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Georgetown County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Georgetown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Georgetown live with someone: 70% 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 792 Georgetown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (29% in Georgetown County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Georgetown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Georgetown compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Georgetown	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	28%	31%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,091	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Georgetown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Litchfield Beach, SC	12 mi	4,356	27%
Andrews, SC	17 mi	491	24%
Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	3,846	31%
Garden City, SC	22 mi	4,872	33%
Surfside Beach, SC	24 mi	1,235	28%
Socastee, SC	27 mi	4,945	46%

Hospices serving Georgetown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tidelands Community Hospice/Tidelands Community Ho	Georgetown, SC	4.7 mi	(843) 546-3410
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of SC, Inc	Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	(843) 256-3197
Heartland Hospice Services	Myrtle Beach, SC	31 mi	(843) 444-0813
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	31 mi	(803) 957-0500
Lower Cape Fear Lifecare	Myrtle Beach, SC	38 mi	(843) 848-6480

Nursing homes near Georgetown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Hollow Of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center LLC	Georgetown, SC	3.0 mi	2 of 5	84	(843) 546-4123
Prince George Healthcare Center	Georgetown, SC	3.1 mi	2 of 5	148	(843) 546-6101
Lakes At Litchfield	Pawleys Island, SC	12 mi	5 of 5	24	(843) 235-9393
Nhc Healthcare - Garden City	Garden City, SC	22 mi	4 of 5	148	(843) 650-2213

Straight-line miles from the center of Georgetown. 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 Georgetown

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown 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 Georgetown: common questions

Which hospices serve Georgetown?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Georgetown ZIP codes, including Tidelands Community Hospice/Tidelands Community Ho, Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of SC, Inc, Heartland Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Georgetown?

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 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown 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 Georgetown. 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 Georgetown, SC