Charleston South Carolina Senior Care

Senior Care Options in Charleston, SC

Caregivers looking for senior care options in Charleston, South Carolina have a choice as to the services available. Below is a brief overview of aging in place solutions.

Charleston, South Carolina Assisted Living Facilities

Often referred to ALF communities, senior citizens in need of living with assistance can find licensed residential care homes or assisted living facilities.

Some assisted living facilities offer a continuation of care such as independent living apartments, memory care assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and long term, nursing home placement. Senior living with assistance is considered private pay however some consumers may qualify for assistance or through Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veteran's and Spouses/Widows.

Charleston, South Carolina Respite Care

Respite Care allows caregivers the flexibility to have temporarily relief from caregiving.

Daily respite care can be found at Adult Daycare Centers, through licensed home health care organizations or non-medical home care providers, nursing homes and daily/weekly/monthly rates at assisted living facilities. Respite care is a great way for a caregiver or future resident to see what it's like to be a resident for a short period of time without a long term commitment. This "try before you buy" option, especially while in the selection process for searching for the best assisted living community can give consumers the ability to engage with staff and get a sample of what to expect at life in the facility.

Adult Day Care Centers in Charleston, SC

Adult Day Care Centers allow seniors the flexibility to benefit from social activities during the day and retreat back home after hours.

Hours of operations are generally 7:30am to 6pm. Some centers are secured for those individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. Often times a caregiver may utilize Adult Day Care Services during the day allowing caregivers the ability to attend to work, have temporary rest or attend to other obligations.

Home Care in Charleston, SC

Non-Medical Home care services allow licensed health care professionals the ability to assist frail adults in need of care in a home environment.

Licensed caregivers that provide live-in services, senior companionship and/or homemaker's services can come from licensed home health care agencies, nurse registries or homemaker/companion services. Caregivers should expect to pay on average $22 an hour for non-medical senior care with a minimum of 4 hours per visit. Private funding, Veteran's Aid and Attendance Benefits or Long Term Care Insurance are generally the acceptable forms of payment for this type of individualized care. (Also known as Private Duty Home Care, home health or Visiting Nurses)

Heartland Health Care Center of Charleston, South Carolina offers short term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services and long term nursing home care

Heartland Health Care Center - Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina 29407

Heartland Health Care Center - Charleston is a proven leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Heartland provides a wide range of comprehensive medical services. We provide…

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Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Homes
Respite Care
Long Term Care Facilities

Assisted living, independent retirement living in Charleston, South Carolina.

Horizon Bay Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina 29414

Assisted Living near Charleston, SC - Montgomery County, South Carolina Horizon Bay Charleston Senior Living Community in Charleston, South Carolina, has been the premiere choice for…

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Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
Assisted Living
Respite Care

Ashley Park

Charleston, South Carolina 29407

Our beautiful facility is situated on picturesque landscaped grounds in a quiet corner of Charleston. We're conveniently close to shopping, healthcare, dining and wonderful regional attractions.…

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Independent Living

Charleston Area Senior Services

Charleston, South Carolina 29401

Senior Centers serve as a gathering place where seniors can obtain support, socialization, fitness and other outreach services provided for older people. Senior centers are important…

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Community Outreach Program
Meal Delivery
Senior Center

Heartland Health Care Center - Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina 29407

Heartland Health Care Center - Charleston is a proven leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Heartland provides a wide range of comprehensive medical services. We provide…

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Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Homes
Respite Care
Long Term Care Facilities

Hospice of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina 29405

Hospice Services provided by hospice have been defined by the Medicare Hospice Benefit and are the same whether hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid (or…

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Respite Care
Hospice