Senior care in Charleston.
Across Charleston, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 29401
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 29401
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Charleston.
Charleston, founded in 1670, is the seat of Charleston County and sits on a peninsula where the Ashley and Cooper rivers meet. We help families across downtown, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island and Daniel Island.
In South Carolina, in-home care providers must be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
Tell us where in Charleston you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Charleston County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Community Choices waiver in Charleston County
South Carolina Medicaid’s Community Choices waiver may pay for personal care, companion services, adult day care and home-delivered meals. It is for adults who need help with bathing, dressing or toileting and qualify for nursing home care but want to stay home. Call the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services at 888-549-0820 to ask for a Community Long Term Care assessment. Trident Area Agency on Aging can also point you to local help: 843-554-2275.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Charleston and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Charleston.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Lowcountry Senior Center
Run as a partnership between the City of Charleston and Roper St. Francis, on Riverland Drive on James Island.
843-990-5555Trident Area Agency on Aging
A nonprofit aging office and resource center on Remount Road in North Charleston that arranges meals, home care, rides and caregiver support.
843-554-2275Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter, Lowcountry Office
The chapter’s Lowcountry office on Allbritton Boulevard in Mount Pleasant offers education and support. Visits by appointment.
843-571-2641Do you serve all of Charleston?
Yes. We help families across Charleston and nearby communities, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach and Summerville.
How much does home care cost in Charleston?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Charleston County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Charleston?
Start with Trident Area Agency on Aging at 843-554-2275. In Charleston, Lowcountry Senior Center is at 843-990-5555.
How do I get help paying for home care in Charleston?
South Carolina Medicaid’s Community Choices waiver may pay for personal care, companion services, adult day care and home-delivered meals. It is for adults who need help with bathing, dressing or toileting and qualify for nursing home care but want to stay home. Call the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services at 888-549-0820 to ask for a Community Long Term Care assessment.
Where can I find dementia support in Charleston?
Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter, Lowcountry Office is at 843-571-2641. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Charleston?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Charleston is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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