Respite Care in Marion, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Marion, SC: the local picture

1,555

residents 65 or older (25% of Marion)

54%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Marion County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marion ZIP codes

Most older adults in Marion live with someone: 54% 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 579 Marion residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (37% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Marion ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Marion compared with Marion County and South Carolina

Census figure	Marion	Marion County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	27%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	23%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.3%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,064	$30,390	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mullins, SC	8.2 mi	787	41%
Dillon, SC	17 mi	1,271	47%
Florence, SC	23 mi	7,201	33%
Homewood, SC	28 mi	501	23%
Darlington, SC	28 mi	1,581	44%
Lake City, SC	30 mi	1,206	46%

Hospices serving Marion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	22 mi	(843) 662-8633
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	22 mi	(803) 774-4036
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	22 mi	(843) 777-2564
Heartland Hospice Services	Myrtle Beach, SC	43 mi	(843) 444-0813
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	43 mi	(803) 957-0500

Nursing homes near Marion (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Senior Care Of Marion	Marion, SC	6.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(855) 573-8466
Musc Health Mullins Nursing Home	Mullins, SC	8.3 mi	3 of 5	92	(843) 464-8211
Carlyle Senior Care Of Fork	Fork, SC	11 mi	3 of 5	111	(843) 464-6212
Pruitthealth- Dillon	Dillon, SC	18 mi	3 of 5	84	(843) 774-2741

Straight-line miles from the center of Marion. 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 Marion

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 50% of the $2,505 monthly median income of Marion 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 Marion: common questions

Which hospices serve Marion?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Marion ZIP codes, including United Hospice Of The Pee Dee, Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina, Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee.

How much does respite care cost in Marion?

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 50% of the $2,505 monthly median income of Marion 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 Marion. 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.

More near Marion

More senior care near Marion

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Marion

More for Marion families

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 Marion, SC