Respite Care in Wade Hampton, SC for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wade Hampton, SC: the local picture

4,032

residents 65 or older (19% of Wade Hampton)

77%

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

34%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wade Hampton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wade Hampton live with someone: 77% 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 1,357 Wade Hampton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Greenville County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Wade Hampton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wade Hampton compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Wade Hampton	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.7%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,132	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Wade Hampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Taylors, SC	2.4 mi	3,826	38%
Greenville, SC	3.6 mi	11,021	30%
Sans Souci, SC	5.2 mi	1,239	48%
Judson, SC	6.4 mi	173	55%
Greer, SC	6.7 mi	5,436	34%
Dunean, SC	6.8 mi	656	32%

Hospices serving Wade Hampton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	Greenville, SC	1.3 mi	(864) 482-7110
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	1.3 mi	(864) 627-4270
Affinity Hospice - Anderson	Greenville, SC	1.3 mi	(864) 990-5604
Wren Hospice, LLC	Greer, SC	3.8 mi	(864) 326-3242
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice	Greenville, SC	3.9 mi	(864) 627-1200

Nursing homes near Wade Hampton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Gables Of Pelham Skilled Nursing & Rehab	Greenville, SC	2.3 mi	2 of 5	45	(864) 286-6600
Patewood Post Acute	Greenville, SC	2.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(864) 990-1918
Nhc Healthcare - Greenville	Greer, SC	3.1 mi	5 of 5	132	(864) 458-7566
Greenville Post Acute	Greenville, SC	3.7 mi	2 of 5	132	(864) 232-2442

Straight-line miles from the center of Wade Hampton. 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 Wade Hampton

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 21% of the $5,844 monthly median income of Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton: common questions

Which hospices serve Wade Hampton?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Wade Hampton ZIP codes, including Affinity Hospice, Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate, Affinity Hospice - Anderson.

How much does respite care cost in Wade Hampton?

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 21% of the $5,844 monthly median income of Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton. 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 Wade Hampton, SC