Respite Care in Summerville, SC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Summerville, SC: the local picture

8,370

residents 65 or older (16% of Summerville)

62%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Berkeley County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Summerville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Summerville live with someone: 62% 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 3,207 Summerville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (35% in Berkeley County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Summerville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Summerville compared with Berkeley County and South Carolina

Census figure	Summerville	Berkeley County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.0%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.0%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,038	$60,161	—

Older residents in towns around Summerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sangaree, SC	3.6 mi	980	38%
Ladson, SC	4.1 mi	1,645	41%
North Charleston, SC	9.0 mi	14,951	37%
Goose Creek, SC	9.9 mi	5,855	38%
Hanahan, SC	11 mi	2,750	44%
Ravenel, SC	16 mi	366	36%

Hospices serving Summerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc	Summerville, SC	2.1 mi	(843) 875-7915
Roper St Francis Hospice	Ladson, SC	3.2 mi	(843) 402-3260
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston	Ladson, SC	3.2 mi	(843) 573-8623
Hospice Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	9.8 mi	(803) 529-3100
Agape Hospice Of The Lowcountry	North Charleston, SC	15 mi	(843) 598-4536

Nursing homes near Summerville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Summerv	Summerville, SC	2.0 mi	4 of 5	48	(843) 873-2550
Hallmark Healthcare Center	Summerville, SC	3.0 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 821-5005
Oakbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center	Summerville, SC	3.6 mi	1 of 5	88	(843) 875-9053
White Oak Manor - Charleston	Charleston, SC	6.5 mi	4 of 5	176	(843) 797-8282

Straight-line miles from the center of Summerville. 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 Summerville

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 26% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Summerville 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 Summerville: common questions

Which hospices serve Summerville?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Summerville ZIP codes, including Transitions Hospice Care Of Georgia, Inc, Roper St Francis Hospice, Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston.

How much does respite care cost in Summerville?

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 26% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Summerville 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 Summerville. 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 Summerville, SC