Respite Care in Isle of Palms, SC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Isle of Palms, SC: the local picture

1,514

residents 65 or older (35% of Isle of Palms)

82%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Charleston County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Isle of Palms ZIP codes

Most older adults in Isle of Palms 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 319 Isle of Palms residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (27% in Charleston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Isle of Palms compared with Charleston County and South Carolina

Census figure	Isle of Palms	Charleston County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	35%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	8.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$103,295	$65,198	—

Older residents in towns around Isle of Palms

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Pleasant, SC	6.6 mi	17,275	22%
James Island, SC	12 mi	2,168	25%
Charleston, SC	13 mi	25,374	28%
Hanahan, SC	17 mi	2,750	44%
North Charleston, SC	20 mi	14,951	37%
Goose Creek, SC	20 mi	5,855	38%

Hospices serving Isle of Palms

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	14 mi	(843) 554-1410
Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry	North Charleston, SC	14 mi	(843) 598-4536
Musc Health Hospice At Home By Bayada-Charleston	Charleston, SC	14 mi	(843) 416-4020
Hospice Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	19 mi	(803) 529-3100
Roper St Francis Hospice	Ladson, SC	25 mi	(843) 402-3260

Nursing homes near Isle of Palms (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Franke Health Care Center	Mount Pleasant, SC	4.2 mi	4 of 5	44	(843) 856-4700
Oak Harbor Healthcare	Mt Pleasant, SC	6.2 mi	4 of 5	132	(843) 884-8903
Sandpiper Post Acute	Mount Pleasant, SC	6.4 mi	1 of 5	176	(843) 881-3210
Retreat At Wellmore Of Daniel Island	Charleston, SC	10 mi	2 of 5	60	(843) 566-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Isle of Palms. 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 Isle of Palms

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 15% of the $8,608 monthly median income of Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms: common questions

Which hospices serve Isle of Palms?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Isle of Palms ZIP codes, including Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston, Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry, Musc Health Hospice At Home By Bayada-Charleston.

How much does respite care cost in Isle of Palms?

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 15% of the $8,608 monthly median income of Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms. 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 Isle of Palms, SC