Care Givers Unlimited
1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Charleston, SC, 29407
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Outstanding organization and wonderful support staff. Incredibly helpful!..."
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1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Charleston, SC, 29407
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Outstanding organization and wonderful support staff. Incredibly helpful!..."
READ MORE700 Nexton Square Dr , Summerville, SC, 29486
"Founded more than 25 years ago in Omaha, Nebraska, Home Instead provides individualized, compassionate care to aging adults with the goal of..."
READ MOREPO BOX 397, Summerville, SC, 29483
"Concierge Level In-Home Care for your family. "
READ MORE2520 U.S. 17 Business,, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
4.5
(8 reviews)
"I have been working with Taylor from First Light who has been so caring and supportive of my mom’s care. The caregiver that Taylor assigned to my mom on very short notice was an absolute pleasure. My mom was very pleased with the care she received ..."
READ MORE3820 Faber Place Dr Suite 200 , North Charleston, SC, 29405
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I had to have a substitute care giver to come in while my regular one was away on family matters. I was assigned Regina from the North Charleston branch. This girl was excellent!! Proactive, hard worker, great listener..I'm paralyzed and alone so she..."
READ MORE887 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, 217, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My in-laws have been taken care of by this company for the past several years. They are an awesome company and we have always been impressed with their caregivers. We do not live in the same city and I began noticing when we visited that my father-i..."
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657 South Coit Street, Florence, SC, 29501
5.0
(1 reviews)
"@ Home Senior Care is very receptive. They are willing to do whatever it is needed to be done to work out the schedule for my dad. They took the time to make sure to interview my dad and place the right person to fit with his personality. I was very ..."
READ MORE109 Burton Avenue Suite D, Summerville, SC, 29485
5.0
(1 reviews)
"NHC service seems to be very good to my wife and they're getting along just fine. They had to start of very slow because she was in a very bad shape but she is gaining flexibility. It's a long road to come back from with the shape she was in. ..."
READ MORE120 Springhall Dr., Ste F, Goose Creek, SC, 29445
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is using Griswold Home Care. They come from 9:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday. They sit with her, cook, and help her with pretty much everything she needs during those hours. They document and provide me with an overview of her day from m..."
READ MORE133 E. 1st North St, Suite 3, Summerville, SC, 29483
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Aura caretakers are well trained in caring for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. They can get their patients to agree to do many things they don't want to do, such as shower, take meds, change clothes, eat, etc. They are good companions and friends..."
READ MORE1514 Mathis Ferry Road, Charleston, SC, 29464
"Welcome to A Better Choice Home Care “Experienced Home Health Care Provider in Charleston, SC” A Better Choice Home Care is a Charleston..."
READ MORE1180 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, 240, Charleston, SC, 29407
"At Already HomeCare, we are committed to quality. Our goal is to provide the premiere quality in home care services in the region, and we wo..."
READ MORE135 Ashley Bluffs Road, Summerville, SC, 29485
"Create a Customized Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in the comfort of your home with Home Helpers! From a few hours a w..."
READ MORE301 North Gum Street,, Ridgeville, SC, 29472
"Create a Customized Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle! Live life your way in the comfort of your home with Home Helpers! From a few hours a..."
READ MORE2061 Hawksmoor Dr, Conway, SC, 29526
4003 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC, 29456
"Aging Gracefully, Senior Care Services provides an adult day program, in-home care, and transportation services to Dorchester, Berkeley, and..."
READ MORE221 St. James Ave, Building 2 Suite 13, Goose Creek, SC, 29445
" Divine Care at Home is a non-medical team of compassionate professionals, trained to assist in the care of clients in the comfort of thei..."
READ MORE4900 O’Hear Ave. Suite 220, North Charleston, SC, 29405
212 Main Street , Conway, SC, 29526
4540 Golden Meadow Dr , Perry Hall, MD, 21128
Summerville’s average home care cost of $5,005 as listed in the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey runs on the high side compared to the national and state averages and to other South Carolina cities. Summerville’s costs top the national average by less than $50, but they are over $570 higher than the state average. Hilton Head Island to the south offers a cost hike of over $500, but Sumter, Myrtle Beach and Columbia are all lower in price by up to $620.
Summerville
$5,005
South Carolina
$4,433
The United States
$4,957
Hilton Head Island
$5,577
Sumter
$4,957
Myrtle Beach
$4,576
Columbia
$4,385
Home care costs in Summerville are lower than nursing home rates by over $2,500, but seniors who require significant medical care may need to consider a nursing home. Assisted living runs lower than home care by $1,060, and this may be a good option for seniors willing to relocate. Home health care costs are equivalent to those of home care, but services are different, with home health care provided by licensed nurses and therapists. Adult day programs cost the least of the available options.
Home Care
$5,005
Home Health Care
$5,005
Adult Day Health Care
$1,381
Assisted Living
$3,945
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$7,513
Note: Data for Summerville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charleston, was used instead.
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 Summerville:
Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
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Dorchester Seniors | (843) 871-5053 | 312 North Laurel Street, Summerville, SC 29483 | Dorchester Seniors is a nonprofit corporation that coordinates with other social organizations and agencies throughout the area of Dorchester County to provide senior residents 60 or older with advocacy services and direct social support via the programs it helps run. Their services to the elderly include in-home care support, meal services and transportation. Seniors can also participate in numerous social activities that Dorchester Seniors organizes. Group lunches are available from 12 p.m. Monday to Friday at both of the organization’s senior centers at no cost and Dorchester Seniors also delivers lunches to homebound elderly residents. |
GetCareSC | (800) 868-9095 | 1301 Gervais St Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29201 | The state government of South Carolina manages and offers the GetCareSC service through its Department of Aging to residents of the state. GetCareSC essentially offers a massive online resource portal with assorted digital search tools that the elderly, their caregivers and their family members can use to rapidly find legal support programs, financial support services, and medical care subsidy programs available to them. The search portal is curated and regularly updated by the South Carolina Department of Aging. |
Charleston Area Senior Citizens | (843) 722-4127 | 259 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 | Charleston Area Senior Citizens (CASC) is a local nonprofit that offers Meals on Wheels services and other assistance to elderly residents of the greater Charleston area, which includes Summerville. This organization offers group dining sessions for the elderly too. CASC’s home delivery of meals is done through its coordination with the regional Meals on Wheels program. The CASC also manages an assisted living residence in central Charleston with subsidized services. This is open to a limited number of seniors through an application process. |
South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | (803) 734-0662 | 1205 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201 | The Federal Government largely funds the state Weatherization Assistance Program for South Carolina. This particular program gives preference to households with families that have disabled members and to homes with elderly individuals 60 or older. Seniors receiving veterans benefits and Supplemental Social Income payments are automatically eligible to join. Otherwise, the program requires that those who apply earn $25,760 or less per year per individual in the household. |
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
Sharon Noonan
5.0
Review of Aura Home Care and Concierge, LLC
Aura caretakers are well trained in caring for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. They can get their patients to agree to do many things they don't want to do, such as shower, take meds, change...
Home Care
Ken6
5.0
Review of NHC HomeCare
NHC service seems to be very good to my wife and they're getting along just fine. They had to start of very slow because she was in a very bad shape but she is gaining flexibility. It's a long road...