Respite Care in Pendleton, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pendleton, SC: the local picture

750

residents 65 or older (21% of Pendleton)

51%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Anderson County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pendleton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pendleton live with someone: 51% 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 229 Pendleton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (36% in Anderson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Pendleton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pendleton compared with Anderson County and South Carolina

Census figure	Pendleton	Anderson County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.7%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,500	$47,456	—

Older residents in towns around Pendleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clemson, SC	3.4 mi	2,403	44%
Clemson University, SC	3.9 mi	0	—
Central, SC	5.6 mi	386	46%
Northlake, SC	7.3 mi	895	28%
Centerville, SC	8.6 mi	1,469	24%
Seneca, SC	11 mi	1,835	32%

Hospices serving Pendleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Anderson, SC	8.9 mi	(864) 297-3164
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc	Anderson, SC	12 mi	(800) 261-8636
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills	Seneca, SC	13 mi	(864) 882-8940
Patriot Hospice	Easley, SC	15 mi	(864) 991-8414
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice	Greenville, SC	28 mi	(864) 627-1200

Nursing homes near Pendleton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linley Park Post Acute	Anderson, SC	11 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 226-3427
Seneca Health & Rehabilitation Center	Seneca, SC	11 mi	3 of 5	132	(864) 882-1642
Nhc Healthcare - Anderson	Anderson, SC	11 mi	5 of 5	290	(864) 226-8356
Lila Doyle Post Acute	Seneca, SC	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(864) 885-7675

Straight-line miles from the center of Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

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 $4,458 monthly median income of Pendleton 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 Pendleton: common questions

Which hospices serve Pendleton?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Pendleton ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc, Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills.

How much does respite care cost in Pendleton?

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 $4,458 monthly median income of Pendleton 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 Pendleton. 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 Pendleton, SC