Respite Care in Williston, SC: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Williston, SC: the local picture

533

residents 65 or older (19% of Williston)

57%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Barnwell County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Williston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Williston 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 250 Williston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (47% in Barnwell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Williston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Williston compared with Barnwell County and South Carolina

Census figure	Williston	Barnwell County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	37%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	21%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	11%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,438	$33,194	—

Older residents in towns around Williston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Barnwell, SC	12 mi	739	28%
New Ellenton, SC	15 mi	376	46%
Denmark, SC	18 mi	574	46%
Aiken, SC	20 mi	9,475	32%
Bamberg, SC	24 mi	835	45%
Gloverville, SC	24 mi	357	36%

Hospices serving Williston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice Of Aiken	Aiken, SC	17 mi	(803) 641-8220
Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina	Aiken, SC	17 mi	(803) 233-2882
Gentiva	Aiken, SC	20 mi	(803) 648-2117
Hospice Services Of SC, LLC	North Augusta, SC	31 mi	(803) 599-5137
Edisto Home Care & Hospice	Orangeburg, SC	33 mi	(803) 997-2882

Nursing homes near Williston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carlyle Senior Care Of Williston	Williston, SC	0.8 mi	3 of 5	44	(803) 266-3229
Carlyle Senior Care Of Blackville	Blackville, SC	9.3 mi	1 of 5	85	(803) 284-4313
Pruitthealth- Barnwell	Barnwell, SC	11 mi	5 of 5	44	(803) 259-5547
Anchor Post Acute	Aiken, SC	19 mi	1 of 5	120	(803) 643-3694

Straight-line miles from the center of Williston. 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 Williston

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 39% of the $3,203 monthly median income of Williston 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 Williston: common questions

Which hospices serve Williston?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Williston ZIP codes, including Trinity Hospice Of Aiken, Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Williston?

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 39% of the $3,203 monthly median income of Williston 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 Williston. 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 Williston

More senior care near Williston

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Other care in Williston

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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 Williston, SC