Respite Care in Hardeeville, SC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hardeeville, SC: the local picture

4,320

residents 65 or older (40% of Hardeeville)

88%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Jasper County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hardeeville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hardeeville live with someone: 88% 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 774 Hardeeville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (25% in Jasper County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Hardeeville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hardeeville compared with Jasper County and South Carolina

Census figure	Hardeeville	Jasper County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	25%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	18%	27%
Residents 65 or older	40%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	4.4%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,420	$66,405	—

Older residents in towns around Hardeeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bluffton, SC	8.6 mi	8,154	20%
Rincon, GA	11 mi	1,033	54%
Port Wentworth, GA	12 mi	1,119	45%
Ridgeland, SC	14 mi	311	52%
Garden City, GA	16 mi	1,182	32%
Springfield, GA	17 mi	370	34%

Hospices serving Hardeeville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Island Hospice	Hardeeville, SC	2.7 mi	(843) 208-3660
Arcadia Hospice, LLC	Hardeeville, SC	2.7 mi	(843) 705-2111
Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry	Bluffton, SC	10 mi	(843) 706-2296
Crescent Hospice	Bluffton, SC	10 mi	(843) 757-9388
Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort	Bluffton, SC	12 mi	(770) 279-6200

Nursing homes near Hardeeville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton	Okatie, SC	5.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(843) 705-8220
Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	5.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(843) 548-2500
Pruitthealth - Seaside	Port Wentworth, GA	12 mi	3 of 5	101	(912) 964-1515
Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc	Ridgeland, SC	15 mi	1 of 5	88	(843) 726-5581

Straight-line miles from the center of Hardeeville. 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 Hardeeville

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 $6,535 monthly median income of Hardeeville 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 Hardeeville: common questions

Which hospices serve Hardeeville?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Hardeeville ZIP codes, including Island Hospice, Arcadia Hospice, LLC, Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry.

How much does respite care cost in Hardeeville?

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 $6,535 monthly median income of Hardeeville 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 Hardeeville. 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 Hardeeville, SC