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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Pawleys Island, SC has 1 licensed in-home care agency listed on ElderCareCosts. We don't have a city-specific cost estimate for Pawleys Island yet. Statewide, the median is $5,982/mo.

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In-Home Care, Pawleys Island median
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What senior care costs in Pawleys Island

South Carolina, 2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CarePawleys IslandSouth CarolinaNational
25th percentile—$5,711/mo$6,221/mo
Median—$5,982/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile—$6,502/mo$7,627/mo

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Pawleys Island.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care and help from family are the usual options at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Pawleys Island has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (843) 546-8502 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

This budget usually covers assisted living or substantial home care in Pawleys Island.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Budgets this size cover skilled nursing or around-the-clock home care in Pawleys Island.
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1 in-home care agency in Pawleys Island

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In the last 365 days: 5 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Pawleys Island, in Georgetown County, has about 170 residents. About 120 of them (71%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $122,500.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging(843) 546-8502wrcog.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • South Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • GetCareSC1-800-868-9095getcaresc.com

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Myrtle Beach VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Myrtle Beach.

  • Community Choices WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

We don't have enough local data for Pawleys Island, SC yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.

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In-Home Care in Pawleys Island, SC. Cost & Providers