1800 Main Street, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Fabulous office staff. Caring caregiver. My dad has been pleased and he is not easily pleased with his caregivers. Thank you Addis Columbia!! "
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1800 Main Street, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Fabulous office staff. Caring caregiver. My dad has been pleased and he is not easily pleased with his caregivers. Thank you Addis Columbia!! "
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1417 Gregg St , Columbia, SC 29201
HELPING YOU FIND GREAT HOME CARE Welcome to Cornerstone Caregiving. We are a senior in-home care service that allows your loved ones to stay where they feel most comfortable: home. We are experienced senior care professionals who are willing and ready to be with your loved ones whenever they need help, for as long as they need help. From nursing homes to assisted living programs, there are a number of options available to you during this time of life. Cornerstone Caregiving stands apart in offering compassionate, authentic assistance for your loved ones. We also provide a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes. We provide maximum independence with maximum comfort for every client, every day.
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1717 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
5.0
(3 reviews)
"This agency is the best! We needed emergency care and they could help us. We went through 3 agencies here in Sumter SC and I'm telling non can compare to this agency. My father has gotten better since they have started caring for him . Sumter is saturated with home care agencies they are everywhere but you can actually tell who is in it to actually care for the seniors versus the ones who just want the money and don't care about the care. Just chose them trust me you want regret it. This agency is a hidden gem !"
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5000 Thurmond Mall, Columbia, SC 29201
4.4
(45 reviews)
"Always Best Care of the Midlands Team ensured that I was well informed, and my loved one received the best care possible. The compassionate care was delivered not only by the care professionals, but by the support team. The owners even checked in with us to offer support and guidance. They exceeded our expectations!"
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1122 Lady St Suite 262 , Columbia, SC 29201
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The people that the agency sent me have been very helpful nice and supportive. As for the agency I feel like they are not all that concerned with me. I need to be more aggressive with getting supplies that are needed. I have in home care from a wonderful woman who is a certified professional CNA. She fights for me when needed."
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CARING STARS WINNER
1904 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
4.7
(367 reviews)
"Our family worked with right at home for many years. They helped us keep mother at home far beyond what we would have been able to manage on our own. For this I am grateful now looking back on the extra time we were able to spend with her while she was here "
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3225 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
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CARING STARS WINNER
3231 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
4.9
(16 reviews)
"I cannot speak more highly of the professionals and staff. My mom moved in with us almost a year ago and she’s stopped driving. It only does someone come to drive her to appointments but they genuinely care and sometimes just sit and talk with her. They provide the little things such as straightening up, helping with showers and keeping her medications straight. This has been a huge blessing for us."
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1053b Sparkleberry Ln Ext, Columbia, SC 29223
Visiting Angels of Columbia, SC provides seniors and adults with the assistance needed to continue living at home. With our local agency in your community and hundreds of Visiting Angels agencies across America, our mission is to maintain the independence and familiar surroundings for those in need of care. Our Angels Have Earned Their Wings - Visiting Angels only hires experienced caregivers. Our independently operated home care agencies are trained to run the most comprehensive background screenings in the industry on every caregiver, including State, County, and Federal searches. For this reason, "Peace of Mind" has become synonymous with the Visiting Angels name. We're All About Relationships - The families we care for aren't just clients to us. We have provided services to many of our families for years because we work hard to establish lasting relationships with them. Like family, we're always here for you! A personalized care plan to suit your needs Complimentary, no obligation introductory home visit Relationships that stand the test of time Available 24 hours/7 days a week Assisted living facility care Up to 24-hour care in your home Immediate assistance upon discharge Visiting Angels franchise homecare agencies have served hundreds of thousands of families in their homes across the nation. Visiting Angels is the most recognized and respected name in senior home care. We are "America's Choice in Homecare!" Our well-trained caregivers provide non medical personal care with a customized care plan just for your loved one. It may include services like medication reminders, meal prep, housework, pet care, bathing assistance, toileting assistance, driving your loved one to a doctor's appointment or outing. Below are additional examples of the care we offer. Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands Shopping Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-in Care Veterans & Spouses Benefits - U.S. Armed Forces Pension and Survivors Pension benefit programs – Visiting Angels is here to help you receive the benefits you’re eligible for. Call your local Visiting Angels for a free in-home consultation to discuss the home care aide needed and the services you may be eligible. Contact Us to set up an in-home visit without any obligation or commitment, or just talk with our Visiting Angels Staff, please give us a call. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have. We understand that this is a very important decision and that you need to have all your questions answered.
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114 Haygood Ave, Lexington, SC 29072
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Senior Helpers is taking care of my family member with Dementia. The caregivers are patient,reliable,caring and professional. The owners take great measures to ensure a good match for the client and caregiver. And they aren't just managing people at their desk, they have "boots on the ground." During the process of creating a team for my family members' 24 hour daily care, owners Susan and Jean spent a lot of time in the household getting to know the client firsthand. Anytime I have questions or requests, they respond right away!"
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2629 Broad St, STE F, Camden, SC 29020
Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help with everyday tasks that have become challenging. This may include meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation and other tasks. We offer services for those with special care situations such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease and other dementias; diabetes; stroke recovery; and hospice care. Whether you are looking for a few hours a week or immediate, 24-hour care, we are here to help. Call us today to learn more about the services we can provide you or a loved one.Custom Care PlanWe know everyone’s needs are different, so we create custom, client-centered care plans based on our unique five-step approach to care. We take time to get to know you by discussing your health history, physical and cognitive abilities, daily routines, and personal lifestyle and preferences. This conversation is important to us because we want to help you determine the level and types of care you need and match you with the best caregiver to help you continue to live successfully at home, or wherever you call home.Caregiver Training and Care Supervision When you choose Right at Home, you can rest assured that our caregivers will deliver the care you or your loved one needs. Every caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. We provide initial caregiver training through our Right at Home University before they can provide care, and we provide ongoing training to support best care practices. All of our caregivers are employed by Right at Home and are bonded and insured.
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1612 Marion St., Ste. 211, Columbia, SC 29201
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are quite pleased with the caregiving services we have received. They were careful to match the providers who would work well with my mother-in-law. They are attentive, flexible, and always pleasant. We have appreciated the guidance re: handling various issues that have emerged as we deal with her dementia. I might also add that the director makes the best cookies I've ever eaten! "
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4408 Forest Drive Suite 203, Columbia, SC 29206
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1620 Broad River Rd , Columbia, SC 29210
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Wonderful ! The people here are nice, the company has wonderful caregivers highly would recommended."
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4423 Devine St , Columbia, SC 29205
5.0
(2 reviews)
"CHARRM is a wonderful service. We currently have 4 over 70 year olds in our family and have used several agencies. CHARRM has been by far the best service we have ever had the pleasure to be blessed to come in contact with. They are compassionate, timely, trustworthy and part of our family team. Couldn’t imagine this journey of taking care of my loved one without CHARRM "
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PO Box 2959 , West Columbia, SC 29171
4.8
(92 reviews)
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1213 State St, Cayce, SC 29033
Hands and Hearts Home Care was founded in 2008 in order to provide a much-needed service for senior citizens. We have worked tirelessly to provide the highest quality home care available to allow seniors to age comfortably in their own homes. We have formed many lasting relationships with health providers, rehabilitation facilities, hospice and nursing homes among many other skilled colleagues in the industry so that Hands and Hearts Home Care is able to coordinate the care necessary for healthy and gratifying living in a familiar environment. Our staff has had training through multiple courses dedicated to senior care through the USC Arnold School of Public Health with an emphasis in dementia, Alzheimer's care, arthritis patients as well as many others. As a result we have worked closely with families to help educate and comfort families while undergoing the process to better understand the many chronic illnesses that affect seniors. Our first priority to find the right fit for your loved ones to make the transition to an improved quality of life as seamless as possible. There is nothing more satisfying than the relief that comes from knowing your loved one is in caring and well qualified hands.
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1309 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We decided to continue the in-home care, and we have FirstLight Home Care of Columbia West coming here to assist my husband. What they do is they sit with him from 4:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., and they assist with light in-home cleaning, cooking, laundry, and assist me in changing him. What I like least is they don't send the same person, it's a different person all the time, and that can be very difficult on the patient, there's no consistency with that. Their assistance is the best thing. As far as scheduling, they do it once a week and there are some days like this past weekend where they couldn't send anybody on Saturday, and that was disappointing, but they let you know in advance. The thing is, you're expecting them to do it because you have a contract with them, but it doesn't always happen."
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989 Knox Abbott Drive #202, Cayce, SC 29033
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We use Visiting Angels for my parents. I live out of town and my brother is at work, so I usually call. If they there's a problem, they call us to let us know that no one would be there that day. We've used them for two months and haven't had any issues. It’s pretty satisfactory. They do light housekeeping, change the sheets, wash a couple of clothes, and fix breakfast. They make sure my parents take their medication, help them get dressed, and get them out of the house onto the front yard to walk around; they assure me that they are not just sitting the whole day. "
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1323 Platt Springs Rd., West Columbia, SC 29169
4.3
(24 reviews)
"I am the caregiver for my mother and I needed standby relief to be able to take a trip. Her Home Health Care provider assigned by the hospital could not provide the service I was needing. The staff at Brightstar of Lexington went out of their way and "thought outside the box" to arrange the services I needed. It took a little extra effort on their part and they were willing to make it happen. That is alot more than I can say for most agencies. Thank you Brightstar and staff"
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Compared to the state average, Columbia saves its residents $48 per month on home health care costs. It also fares much better than the national average of $4,957. Monthly rates in Sumter and Charleston exceed Columbia’s expense by more than $570. Simpsonville, tucked in the northwest region of South Carolina, is slightly cheaper than surrounding cities, with Charlotte, North Carolina, 93 miles north of Columbia, around the same price.
Columbia
$4,385
South Carolina
$4,433
The United States
$4,957
Sumter
$4,957
Simpsonville
$4,671
Charleston
$5,005
Charlotte
$4,668
As a boon to Columbia senior citizens, the average cost of home care is the same as home health care which often involves more direct medical supervision like dispensing medications and taking vitals. Adult day health opportunities are the least expensive option, but individuals must commute to a group center to participate in classes and projects. Assisted living facilities offer health care for less than the cost of home care for a significant savings of just over $1,100 monthly. For the highest price, residents can choose a nursing home facility.
Home Care
$4,385
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Care
$1,376
Assisted Living
$3,270
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$7,300
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Columbia:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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The FriendShip | (803) 602-6434 | 2827 Wheat St., Columbia, SC 29205 | The FriendShip is a nonprofit that offers a variety of programs to help seniors live independently and healthy in their own homes and engage in their communities. Volunteers provide personalized support with home maintenance, transportation, errands and technology assistance to members aged 50 and older. The organization also connects members with resources for plumbing, home inspections and contractors. |
Senior Resources | (803) 252-7734 | 2817 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205 | Senior Resources provides care and services for older Columbians who wish to remain in their homes but cannot afford private services. This organization brings food to seniors through its Meals on Wheels, Senior Care Pantry and Food Co-op programs. Experienced and trained caregivers help with activities of daily living on a temporary or long-term basis. Clients can receive assistive medical devices such as shower seats, walkers and wheelchairs. Senior companions offer respite services, meal preparation, light housekeeping and friendship. |
Lourie Center | (803) 779-1971, ext. 102 | 1650 Park Circle, Columbia, SC 29201 | The Lourie Center offers low-cost transportation for older adults aged 50 and older and disabled individuals within the downtown Columbia area. The wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus runs five mornings per week to take riders to medical appointments and on personal errands and shopping trips. Clients must live within the boundaries of Sunset Drive to the north, Huger/Elmwood to the west, Rosewood to the south and Beltline to the east. |
South Carolina Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) | (803) 807-9811 | 1915 Harden St., Columbia, SC 29204 | The LIHEAP is a federal emergency assistance grant that provides seniors with assistance for safe and efficient home heating and cooling. Clients can also receive energy crisis assistance and help with utility bill payments. Qualification is subject to income guidelines and proof of need. Wateree Community Actions, Inc. administers the program in Columbia. |
Home Builders Association | (803) 256-6238 | 625 Taylor St. #A, Columbia, SC 29201 | The Home Builders Association of South Carolina maintains a directory of Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) contractors who are specially trained in the best ways to modify residences for seniors who prefer to remain in their homes as they age. Some contractors work for a reduced fee or sliding scale. These professionals can also point clients to grant and loan programs to help finance repairs and modifications. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
Home Care
Derffy
4.0
Review of Avodah Home Care, LLC
The people that the agency sent me have been very helpful nice and supportive. As for the agency I feel like they are not all that concerned with me. I need to be more aggressive with getting...
Home Care
Maggie
5.0
Review of Always Best Care of The Midlands
Always Best Care of the Midlands Team ensured that I was well informed, and my loved one received the best care possible. The compassionate care was delivered not only by the care professionals...
Home Care
Kenzie_
5.0
Review of Cherished Comfort Home Care - Columbia, SC
Wonderful ! The people here are nice, the company has wonderful caregivers highly would recommended.