Stroke Recovery Care in St. Andrews, SC: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in St. Andrews, SC: the local picture

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Columbia)

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Richland County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.6% in Richland County)

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Andrews ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near St. Andrews: Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia (4.0 mi); Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge in Columbia (4.5 mi); Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia (4.6 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

177 St. Andrews residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4%; 7.6% in Richland County), and 664 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

St. Andrews compared with Richland County and South Carolina

Census figure	St. Andrews	Richland County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	8.3%	7.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.2%	5.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,333	$55,737	—

Older residents in towns around St. Andrews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Seven Oaks, SC	2.0 mi	3,237	7.9%
West Columbia, SC	4.2 mi	3,928	9.3%
Oak Grove, SC	5.4 mi	1,990	4.3%
Irmo, SC	6.3 mi	1,834	3.8%
Springdale, SC	6.3 mi	447	4.7%
Forest Acres, SC	7.7 mi	2,384	5.2%

Hospitals near St. Andrews

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lexington Medical Center	West Columbia, SC	4.0 mi	3 of 5	(803) 791-2000
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge	Columbia, SC	4.5 mi	4 of 5	(803) 907-7011
Prisma Health Richland Hospital	Columbia, SC	4.6 mi	3 of 5	(803) 296-2548
Prisma Health Baptist	Columbia, SC	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(803) 296-5678

Home health agencies serving St. Andrews

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Lexington	Lexington, SC	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 359-2253
Amedisys Home Health Of Camden	Camden, SC	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 713-9774
Amedisys Home Health Care	Augusta, GA	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 860-0772
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, SC	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 731-2365
Enhabit Home Health Aiken	Columbia, SC	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(803) 335-0977

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Andrews. 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 St. Andrews

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 31% of the $4,028 monthly median income of St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in St. Andrews?

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 31% of the $4,028 monthly median income of St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews, SC