Stroke Recovery Care in Charleston, SC: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Charleston, SC: the local picture

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Charleston)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Charleston County)

5.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7% in Charleston County)

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Charleston ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Charleston: Musc Medical Center in Charleston (3.3 mi); Roper Hospital in Charleston (3.9 mi); Charleston Va Medical Center in Charleston (3.9 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

1,254 Charleston residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.1%; 4.7% in Charleston County), and 4,247 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Charleston compared with Charleston County and South Carolina

Census figure	Charleston	Charleston County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	4.7%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	6.1%	7.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.9%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,872	$65,198	—

Older residents in towns around Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Mount Pleasant, SC	6.4 mi	17,275	3.6%
James Island, SC	6.7 mi	2,168	2.7%
Hanahan, SC	7.3 mi	2,750	7.7%
North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	14,951	8.0%
Goose Creek, SC	12 mi	5,855	6.2%
Isle of Palms, SC	13 mi	1,514	3.2%

Hospitals near Charleston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Musc Medical Center	Charleston, SC	3.3 mi	2 of 5	(843) 792-2300
Roper Hospital	Charleston, SC	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(843) 724-2800
Charleston Va Medical Center	Charleston, SC	3.9 mi	5 of 5	(843) 577-5011
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital	Charleston, SC	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(843) 402-1006

Home health agencies serving Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 744-1191
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 553-1263
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Interim Healthcare	North Charleston, SC	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 518-5437

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleston. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Charleston

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 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston 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 caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Charleston: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Charleston?

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 20% of the $6,239 monthly median income of Charleston 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Charleston, SC