Respite Care in Taylors, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Taylors, SC: the local picture

3,826

residents 65 or older (16% of Taylors)

72%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Greenville County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Taylors ZIP codes

Most older adults in Taylors live with someone: 72% 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 1,454 Taylors residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (33% in Greenville County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Taylors ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Taylors compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Taylors	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.7%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,102	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Taylors

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wade Hampton, SC	2.4 mi	4,032	34%
Greer, SC	4.9 mi	5,436	34%
Greenville, SC	6.0 mi	11,021	30%
Sans Souci, SC	6.4 mi	1,239	48%
Travelers Rest, SC	8.1 mi	1,326	44%
Judson, SC	8.5 mi	173	55%

Hospices serving Taylors

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wren Hospice, LLC	Greer, SC	2.9 mi	(864) 326-3242
Affinity Hospice	Greenville, SC	3.3 mi	(864) 482-7110
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	3.3 mi	(864) 627-4270
Affinity Hospice - Anderson	Greenville, SC	3.3 mi	(864) 990-5604
V Care Hospice, LLC	Greer, SC	5.7 mi	(864) 453-1955

Nursing homes near Taylors (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brushy Creek Post Acute	Greer, SC	3.9 mi	1 of 5	144	(864) 688-3800
Nhc Healthcare - Greenville	Greer, SC	3.9 mi	5 of 5	132	(864) 458-7566
The Gables Of Pelham Skilled Nursing & Rehab	Greenville, SC	4.0 mi	2 of 5	45	(864) 286-6600
Chandler Creek Post Acute	Greer, SC	5.0 mi	1 of 5	133	(864) 879-1370

Straight-line miles from the center of Taylors. 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 Taylors

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 25% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Taylors 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 Taylors: common questions

Which hospices serve Taylors?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Taylors ZIP codes, including Wren Hospice, LLC, Affinity Hospice, Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate.

How much does respite care cost in Taylors?

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 25% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Taylors 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 Taylors. 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 Taylors, SC