Stroke Recovery Care in Ladson, SC: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Ladson, SC: the local picture

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Summerville)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Berkeley County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.4% in Berkeley County)

12

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Ladson: Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc in Summerville (4.0 mi); Trident Medical Center in Charleston (6.7 mi); Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital in Charleston (13 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

95 Ladson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.8%; 4.4% in Berkeley County), and 374 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Ladson compared with Berkeley County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ladson	Berkeley County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	4.4%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.9%	7.8%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.0%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,326	$60,161	—

Older residents in towns around Ladson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Sangaree, SC	1.9 mi	980	3.3%
Summerville, SC	4.1 mi	8,370	8.0%
Goose Creek, SC	5.8 mi	5,855	6.2%
North Charleston, SC	6.8 mi	14,951	8.0%
Hanahan, SC	8.2 mi	2,750	7.7%
Charleston, SC	15 mi	25,374	5.1%

Hospitals near Ladson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc	Summerville, SC	4.0 mi	5 of 5	(854) 529-3002
Trident Medical Center	Charleston, SC	6.7 mi	3 of 5	(843) 847-4100
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital	Charleston, SC	13 mi	3 of 5	(843) 402-1006
Musc Medical Center	Charleston, SC	18 mi	2 of 5	(843) 792-2300

Home health agencies serving Ladson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	North Charleston, SC	6.7 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	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 553-1263
Amedisys Home Health Of Charleston East	Charleston, SC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 556-0200
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	93 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253

Straight-line miles from the center of Ladson. 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 Ladson

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 $6,027 monthly median income of Ladson 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 Ladson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Ladson?

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 $6,027 monthly median income of Ladson 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 Ladson, SC