Respite Care in McCormick, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McCormick, SC: the local picture

320

residents 65 or older (13% of McCormick)

63%

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

39%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve McCormick ZIP codes

Most older adults in McCormick live with someone: 63% 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 121 McCormick residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (27% in McCormick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving McCormick ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

McCormick compared with McCormick County and South Carolina

Census figure	McCormick	McCormick County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	21%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	39%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	4.1%	5.7%

Older residents in towns around McCormick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Abbeville, SC	19 mi	1,137	42%
Greenwood, SC	21 mi	3,656	37%
Edgefield, SC	22 mi	457	43%
Ninety Six, SC	23 mi	431	31%
Evans, GA	25 mi	7,045	33%
Washington, GA	29 mi	851	38%

Hospices serving McCormick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont	Greenwood, SC	20 mi	(864) 227-9393
Heartland Hospice- Augusta	Martinez, GA	29 mi	(706) 860-7374
Helping Hands Hospice	Augusta, GA	33 mi	(706) 432-8321
Pruitthealth Hospice-Augusta	Augusta, GA	33 mi	(706) 650-1522
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC	North Augusta, SC	33 mi	(803) 599-5137

Nursing homes near McCormick (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mccormick Post Acute	Mccormick, SC	5.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(864) 391-2390
Reserve At Appling Of Journey LLC, The	Appling, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 541-0462
Lakelands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Abbeville, SC	18 mi	4 of 5	69	(864) 366-5122
Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation Unit	Greenwood, SC	19 mi	5 of 5	12	(864) 330-9070

Straight-line miles from the center of McCormick. 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 McCormick

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. 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 McCormick: common questions

Which hospices serve McCormick?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for McCormick ZIP codes, including Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont, Heartland Hospice- Augusta, Helping Hands Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in McCormick?

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. 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 McCormick. 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 McCormick

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More for McCormick families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 McCormick, SC