Respite Care in Ladson, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ladson, SC: the local picture

1,645

residents 65 or older (10% of Ladson)

68%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Berkeley County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ladson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ladson live with someone: 68% 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 678 Ladson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (35% in Berkeley County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Ladson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ladson compared with Berkeley County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ladson	Berkeley County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	9.0%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.0%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,326	$60,161	—

Older residents in towns around Ladson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sangaree, SC	1.9 mi	980	38%
Summerville, SC	4.1 mi	8,370	39%
Goose Creek, SC	5.8 mi	5,855	38%
North Charleston, SC	6.8 mi	14,951	37%
Hanahan, SC	8.2 mi	2,750	44%
Charleston, SC	15 mi	25,374	28%

Hospices serving Ladson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Roper St Francis Hospice	Ladson, SC	1.5 mi	(843) 402-3260
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston	Ladson, SC	1.5 mi	(843) 573-8623
Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc	Summerville, SC	4.9 mi	(843) 875-7915
Hospice Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	(803) 529-3100
Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	13 mi	(843) 554-1410

Nursing homes near Ladson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak Manor - Charleston	Charleston, SC	3.1 mi	4 of 5	176	(843) 797-8282
Life Care Center Of Charleston	N Charleston, SC	3.4 mi	3 of 5	148	(843) 764-3500
Hallmark Healthcare Center	Summerville, SC	4.3 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 821-5005
Oakbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center	Summerville, SC	4.9 mi	1 of 5	88	(843) 875-9053

Straight-line miles from the center of Ladson. 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 Ladson

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 21% of the $6,027 monthly median income of Ladson 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 Ladson: common questions

Which hospices serve Ladson?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Ladson ZIP codes, including Roper St Francis Hospice, Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston, Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Ladson?

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 21% of the $6,027 monthly median income of Ladson 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 Ladson. 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 Ladson, SC