Respite Care in Ninety Six, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ninety Six, SC: the local picture

431

residents 65 or older (17% of Ninety Six)

67%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Greenwood County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ninety Six ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ninety Six live with someone: 67% 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 135 Ninety Six residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (28% in Greenwood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Ninety Six ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ninety Six compared with Greenwood County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ninety Six	Greenwood County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.4%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,417	$41,042	—

Older residents in towns around Ninety Six

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greenwood, SC	7.7 mi	3,656	37%
Saluda, SC	18 mi	308	49%
Abbeville, SC	20 mi	1,137	42%
Clinton, SC	23 mi	1,193	39%
Laurens, SC	23 mi	2,351	50%
McCormick, SC	23 mi	320	39%

Hospices serving Ninety Six

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont	Greenwood, SC	7.6 mi	(864) 227-9393
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County	Greenville, SC	44 mi	(864) 438-3900
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	51 mi	(864) 627-4270
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	51 mi	(800) 932-2738
Caris Healthcare Columbia	Columbia, SC	53 mi	(803) 794-4141

Nursing homes near Ninety Six (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesley Commons Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greenwood, SC	5.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(864) 227-7250
Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation Unit	Greenwood, SC	7.6 mi	5 of 5	12	(864) 330-9070
Nhc Healthcare - Greenwood	Greenwood, SC	7.7 mi	3 of 5	152	(864) 223-1950
Magnolia Manor - Greenwood	Greenwood, SC	7.7 mi	1 of 5	88	(864) 227-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Ninety Six. 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 Ninety Six

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 30% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Ninety Six 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 Ninety Six: common questions

Which hospices serve Ninety Six?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Ninety Six ZIP codes, including Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont, Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County, Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate.

How much does respite care cost in Ninety Six?

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 30% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Ninety Six 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 Ninety Six. 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 Ninety Six, SC