Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Charleston, SC, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.3 out of 5 stars across the 33 options below.
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11 Gamecock Ave, Suite 1105, Charleston, SC, 29407
4.3
(21 reviews)
"This is a great organization. They are very accommodating when schedules change. Our caregiver is the best. She’s attentive and knows how to work with dementia patients. We absolutely love her. ..."
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884 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste 202, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Right at Home provides me with an in-home Caregiver for 5days a week. I am a current Client, and have been have been a Client since March 2022. I am very pleased with my Caregiver Melissa King because she is a devoted, trustworthy, compassionate pe..."
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1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Charleston, SC, 29407
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Outstanding organization and wonderful support staff. Incredibly helpful!..."
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112 Wando Reach Road, Charleston, SC, 29492
"Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We pr..."
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700 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..."
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PO BOX 397, Summerville, SC, 29483
"Concierge Level In-Home Care for your family. "
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496 Bramson Court Unit #160-A, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
4.5
(102 reviews)
"I needed post surgery assistance on short notice last month. BrightStar quickly put together a plan which provided the requested assistance, and also allowed me the flexibility to extend if needed. The staff – – including the administrators and sc..."
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359 Wando Place Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
5.0
(14 reviews)
"I have been with Senior Helpers Charleston since the first of the year. I have had some great people, but I've also had not-so-great people. Right now, I've got some good people that are helping me, and that works wonders. I have them from like 8 to ..."
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2520 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 ..."
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3820 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..."
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887 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 ..."
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1041 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Unit 4C, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm very pleased with the caregivers from Visiting Angels. They come in for my parents three times a week, 8 hours a day. We've been working with them for about two weeks now. ..."
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120 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..."
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133 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..."
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1514 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..."
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1180 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..."
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6 Gillon Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
"Home Care Assistance of Greater Charleston provides the highest quality live-in and hourly home care to the entire Lowcountry region of Sout..."
READ MOREThe 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that home care costs around $5,005 in Charleston, roughly $570 more than the state average and $50 more than the national average. In the middle of the state, in Columbia, care costs around $600 less than in Charleston. Hilton Head Island has the least affordable home care costs in the state, averaging around $5,577 per month. Spartanburg has the most affordable care, costing $4,076 per month. In Myrtle Beach, seniors pay slightly more than the state average at $4,433.
Charleston
$5,005
South Carolina
$4,433
The United States
$4,957
Columbia
$4,385
Hilton Head Island
$5,577
Myrtle Beach
$4,576
Spartanburg
$4,076
Both home care and home health care cost around $5,005 per month in Charleston, but they differ in that home care covers personal care and home health care includes light medical services. Adult day care, which includes daytime support, is by far the most affordable option at around $1,381. For seniors requiring more comprehensive care, assisted living typically costs around $3,945 per month. A semiprivate room in a nursing home is the most expensive option, costing around $7,513 per month.
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
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.
Charleston has a range of resources available designed to support seniors and help them stay living independently for as long as possible. Local and government programs offer assistance with paying bills, home repairs and meal assistance. Contact the agencies below to find out more.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program | (803) 648-6836 | The South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income families to make home improvements that enhance their quality of life. The program is available to all low-income households that meet income requirements (e.g., income must not exceed $27,180 per year for a one-person household), but special preference is given to seniors over 60 and people with disabilities. Weatherization services include installing attic insulation, repairing ceilings and replacing windows. |
| Meals on Wheels | (843) 722-4127 | Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit national program that brings meals to homebound seniors. A friendly volunteer delivers hot, nutritious meals Monday through Friday and extra services such as pet food delivery are also available. The program is funded by the government and local agencies, but donations are welcome. To be eligible, seniors must be homebound and unable to shop for or prepare their own meals. |
| Critical Home Repair Program | (843) 202-6986 | Vulnerable seniors in Charleston can access vital home repairs through the Critical Home Repair Program. To be eligible, you must be a Charleston Country resident, be 62 or older, meet the income guidelines and own the home you want repaired. The program aims to make homes safe and livable through services such as modifying for accessibility, installing plumbing and repairing components. |
| Waring Senior Center | (843) 402-1990 | Waring Senior Center is a 16,000-square-foot center with a wide variety of senior amenities, including a fitness center, a computer room and an exercise studio. Seniors can get involved in various activities, including pickleball, exercise and computer classes. The center aims to be a place where all seniors can come to feel part of a community. |
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.
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Kathryn M_8
4.0
Review of BrightStar Care Charleston
They help with dressing, bathing, and organizing. The administration can improve. I have to request copy of bills.
Home Care
Joseph S_29
5.0
Review of BrightStar Care Charleston
The service has been lifesaving for us. The communication is what we would recommend, it is very important to stay in communication with us.
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Debra R_3
5.0
Review of BrightStar Care Charleston
When I came home from the hospital, I needed them. It was hard to form a relationship with the caregivers since the caregivers kept on changing.
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