Respite Care in Union, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Union, SC: the local picture

1,667

residents 65 or older (21% of Union)

57%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Union County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Union ZIP codes

Most older adults in Union live with someone: 57% 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 689 Union residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (39% in Union County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Union ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Union compared with Union County and South Carolina

Census figure	Union	Union County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	15%	10%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,125	$34,586	—

Older residents in towns around Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clinton, SC	22 mi	1,193	39%
Roebuck, SC	22 mi	311	16%
Arkwright, SC	22 mi	304	33%
Spartanburg, SC	23 mi	6,716	39%
Chester, SC	23 mi	805	40%
Woodruff, SC	23 mi	691	70%

Hospices serving Union

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	(800) 932-2738
Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	(864) 560-3900
Kindred Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	(864) 585-6500
Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney	Gaffney, SC	23 mi	(864) 542-2536
Heart Of Hospice Upstate	Spartanburg, SC	24 mi	(864) 582-8844

Nursing homes near Union (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Union Post Acute	Union, SC	0.7 mi	5 of 5	88	(864) 427-0306
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center	Union, SC	3.1 mi	2 of 5	113	(864) 301-3500
Mountainview Nursing Home	Spartanburg, SC	20 mi	1 of 5	132	(864) 582-4175
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto	Clinton, SC	22 mi	5 of 5	5	(864) 833-5190

Straight-line miles from the center of Union. 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 Union

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 56% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Union 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 Union: common questions

Which hospices serve Union?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Union ZIP codes, including Agape Care South Carolina Ii, Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr Hospice, Kindred Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Union?

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 56% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Union 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 Union. 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.

More near Union

More senior care near Union

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Union

More for Union families

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 Union, SC