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Top Home Care Agencies in Columbia, SC
Browse the 59 home care agencies in Columbia, read 50 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Columbia choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Columbia personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Home Care Agencies near Columbia, SC
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16 reviews
Owners very helpful with insurance billing and the caregivers have been very consistent. We have only had 2 in the entire time she has been with them. I highly recommend Hands and Hearts Home Care Services...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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7 reviews
They're great. We've had great success with them. My loved one loves everybody that's been sent. We're down to two different ladies, and she loves both of them. They've been great - I can't say enough...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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10 reviews
Some caregivers were excellent, others not so much. But for the most part, it was a positive experience and I would recommend this agency to others looking for home care.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Specializing in providing personal and companion care to individuals who want to maintain their independence in their homes or who need assistance in a facility, Senior Helpers serves Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Lancaster, Chester, Tega Cay and all the other communities in York, Lancaster, Chester,...
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Communication needs improvement between the staff with Comfort keepers. There have been some issues and mistakes made due to poor communication. I haven't paid for them yet but I would say the value is...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps to...
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We have been very happy with the services Right at Home has provided. They are always available when I call them, no matter what time. They are very flexible and very accommodating, always going above and...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
They worked with my hours well. If you have pets just make sure they really know so you don't get someone that sits in your bathroom the entire time.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I have to say that it has been an amazing experience. [name removed] and her caregivers have provided care for my dad for 2 years. All of the caregivers were great. Of course we had our favorites but they...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I would most definitely recommend the team. They were great and cared for my mom as if she was their family. If I need assistance again, they're first on my list to call.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
6 reviews
My father's experience with Providence Home care was excellent! They provided good services and the staff was very accommodating and understanding. My father is really receiving the care that he needs, and...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Providing Ministry As Well As Services 24 Hours Per Day/7 Days Per Week Since 2000. Who We Are: Faith Based Christian Based Ministers of HELP, Chaplains, Interns(hip) Volunteers ResidentialCare Christian Companions Respite Providers Temorary Staffing Veterans Aide & Attendant Care 33 Years...
3 reviews
It's great, the care is fantastic. We interviewed several people and found the right person that fit in with our family and with our mom and she does a fantastic job, we wouldn't trade her for anything in...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
BrightStar of Lexington provides exceptional care to all ages, in the home as well as in independent living communities, assisted living communities and nursing homes. Our companion and personal care services include meal preparation, light house keeping, medication reminders, errands,...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our elite company is nurse owned and managed. In addition to our personal care/elder in-home care services we also offer post-surgical home care (in the event of unexpected or scheduled surgeries) and post-hospitalization care. Our experienced nurse/caregiver team is carefully selected, screened,...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Palmetto Southern Comfort Residential Care provides an affordable non-medical care option for seniors and the disabled to receive assistance with activities of daily living in the comfort of their home. Returning to work or being away can be frightening as parents have to be left alone...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
HELPING HANDS PATIENT SERVICES is a limited liability corporation with a staff of dedicated lift team technicians and support personnel. HHPS’ mission is to provide safe patient handling, improve patient comfort, safety and recovery, and prevent employee injuries through skillful, compassionate...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
St Christopher's Home Care Agency, LLC. provides the following services; - Personal Care to include; bathing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, medication reminder, ambulation, and transportation.- Attendant Care - Companion Services - Respite Services
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Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
11 Photo available
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $XX+ hourly
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Costs of home care in Columbia, SC
Average cost of home care in Columbia, SC
Home care in Columbia is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
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Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Columbia
Home care costs in Columbia increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Columbia assisted living facilities or Columbia memory care facilities.
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Use our cost calculator to compare your loved one’s current living and home care expenses against the cost of senior living in Columbia, South Carolina.
How to pay for home care in Columbia, SC
Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Columbia.Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.
What families are saying about home care in Columbia
Recent reviews for home care in Columbia
FirstLight Home Care of Greater Columbia, SC in West Columbia, SC
4.0
This didn't end up being exactly what we needed, but the agency was good. People showed up when they were supposed to and we didn't have any complaints, for the most part. It just wasn't for us.
Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC
5.0
We use home care services for my loved one through Hands and Hearts Home Care and they have been great. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Based on our experience, I would recommend Hands and Hearts Home Care to others.
Senior Helpers of South Carolina - Rock Hill, SC
5.0
I would tell them that overall it was a good experience but it took some adjustments. The 1st young lady that was assigned to us was very nice, but needed my direction re: what to do and when. We had a substitute one day who was not trained at all and pretty much just sat in a chair the whole ...
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Frequently asked questions about home care in Columbia
Hands and Hearts Home Care - West Columbia, SC, Always Best Care - Columbia, SC and Vera Loving Care LLC are the top-rated home care facilities near Columbia, South Carolina. See full list of agencies.
There are 59 home care facilities near Columbia, South Carolina. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.
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