Respite Care in North Augusta, SC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Augusta, SC: the local picture

4,801

residents 65 or older (19% of North Augusta)

69%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Augusta ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Augusta live with someone: 69% 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 1,339 North Augusta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (34% in Aiken County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving North Augusta ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Augusta compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	North Augusta	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,159	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around North Augusta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belvedere, SC	1.7 mi	756	30%
Clearwater, SC	3.0 mi	338	55%
Burnettown, SC	5.3 mi	441	28%
Gloverville, SC	8.3 mi	357	36%
Martinez, GA	8.3 mi	5,959	38%
Evans, GA	11 mi	7,045	33%

Hospices serving North Augusta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Joseph Hospice LLC	North Augusta, SC	1.0 mi	(803) 349-8070
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC	North Augusta, SC	1.0 mi	(803) 599-5137
Southeast Hospice	Martinez, GA	7.4 mi	(706) 364-3108
Crescent Hospice	Augusta, GA	7.4 mi	(706) 447-2461
Hospice Services Of GA LLC	Augusta, GA	7.4 mi	(706) 364-1933

Nursing homes near North Augusta (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth- North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	1.0 mi	3 of 5	132	(803) 278-2170
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	2.8 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills	Augusta, GA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	94	(706) 737-8258
Azalea Health Center By Harborview	Augusta, GA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(706) 738-3301

Straight-line miles from the center of North Augusta. 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 North Augusta

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of North Augusta 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 North Augusta: common questions

Which hospices serve North Augusta?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for North Augusta ZIP codes, including St Joseph Hospice LLC, Hospice Services Of SC, LLC, Southeast Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in North Augusta?

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of North Augusta 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 North Augusta. 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 North Augusta, SC