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Family Caregiver Services by State

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ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

http://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

GetCareSC connects Seniors, Caregivers, and Adults with Disabilities to service providers in their areas.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Seniors, Caregivers, and Adults with Disabilities.

Caregiver Eligibility

Seniors, Caregivers, and Adults with Disabilities.

Contact Information

1-800-868-9095

South Carolina Area Agencies on Aging

http://aging.sc.gov/contact/Pages/AAA.aspx

– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

AAA - Region I (Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg) Appalachia Area Agency (864) 242-9733 AAA - Region II (Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick and Saluda) Upper Savannah Area Agency (800) 922-7729 AAA - Region III (Chester, Lancaster, York and Union) Catawba Area Agency (800) 662-8330 AAA - Region IV (Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Richland) Central Midlands Area Agency (866) 394-4166 AAA - Region V (Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg) Lower Savannah Area Agency (803) 649-7981 AAA - Region VI (Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter) Santee-Lynches Area Agency (803) 775-7381 AAA - Region VII (Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, and Marlboro) Pee Dee Area Agency (843) 383-8632 AAA - Region VIII (Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg) Waccamaw Area Agency (843) 546-4231 AAA - Region IX (Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester) Trident Area Agency (843) 554-2275 AAA - Region X (Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper) Lowcountry Area Agency (843) 726-5536

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Community Long Term Care (CLTC) offers programs to help individuals who want to live at home, need assistance with their care, and are financially eligible for Medicaid.

Services may include care management, in-home care, environmental modification, home delivered meals, adult day health care, respite care, incontinence supplies, limited medical equipment.

Under the Community Choices waiver, certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, can be hired and paid as the personal care provider.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(803) 898-2590

Community Supports Waiver serves people with intellectual disability or related disabilities whose waiver service needs will not exceed the individual cost limit set forth in the waiver, in their home and/or community. It also offers opportunities for individuals to self-direct certain services if they choose – allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. 

Find more information on the Community Support Waiver Info Sheet.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs: 1-800-289-7012

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Government Benefits and General Information

Aging and Disability Information Program of Lower Savannah Council of Governments. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

http://Lower Savannah ADRC: http://www.lscog.org Santee Lynches ADRC: http://www.santeelynchescog.org/aging_ADRC.html Appalachia ADRC: http://www.scacog.org Trident ADRC: http://tridentaaa.com

ADRCs provide information and access to community services and serve as the entry point to long-term care services. Programs available:
– Medication Assistance Program
– Information, Referral and Assistance
– Family Caregiver Support Program
– Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman
– Senior Wellness Programs (partner with Aiken Regional Medical Centers)
– Older Americans Act Programs (including AAA)

There are five ADRCs in South Carolina, serving the following Counties:

– Lower Savannah ADRC: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Orangeburg
– Santee Lynches ADRC: Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, Sumter
– Appalachia ADRC: Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg
– Trident ADRC: Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester
– Pee Dee ADRC: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marlboro, Marion

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility criteria

Contact Information

Lower Savannah ADRC: (866) 845 1550 or (803) 649 7981 Santee Lynches ADRC: (800) 948 1042 or (803) 775 7381 Appalachia ADRC: (800) 434-4036 or (864) 242-9733 Trident ADRC: (843) 554-2275 Pee Dee ADRC: (866) 505-3331 or (843) 383-8632

Aging and Disability Service Directory

https://www.getcaresc.com/

An online guide to available resources for older adults, people with disabilities, their family members, and caregivers in South Carolina.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

GetCareSC Toll Free: 1-800-868-9095

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – South Carolina

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

South Carolina Division of Veterans’ Affairs

http://va.sc.gov/

Contact Information

VA Regional Office: (800) 827.1000 Columbia: (800) 293 -8262 Charleston: (888) 878-6884

South Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program

https://aging.sc.gov/programs-initiatives/family-caregiver-support

The Family Caregiver Support Program is to provide support and services to family and informal caregivers to support caregivers in providing care for their loved ones in the home and community for as long as possible. The South Carolina Department on Aging works with 10 regional Area Agencies on Aging to administer the Family Caregiver Support Program.

The Family Caregiver Support Program provides the following services to caregivers: Information to caregivers about available services and assistance, referral for counseling, support groups, and caregiver training, respite care; and supplemental services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

Phone: (803) 734-9900 Toll Free: (800) 868-9095

South Carolina Medicaid

https://www.scdhhs.gov/site-page/medicaid

Medicaid is health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(888) 549-0820

South Carolina’s State Office of Veteran’s Office

http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/va

The Office of Veteran’s Affairs is the advocate agency for the State’s veterans. It responds to inquiries regarding the veterans’ benefits and initiates and processes veterans’ claims for benefits.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

___

Contact Information

(800)-827-1000

The South Carolina Respite Coalition

http://www.screspitecoalition.org

The SC Respite Coalition can help with a variety of programs and services including vouchers, training, coaching, and referral.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone caring for an adult or child with any type of disability

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone caring for an adult or child with any type of disability

Contact Information

From within South Carolina, call (866) 345-6786 Columbia Area: (803) 935-5027

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

An online directory of all the Adult Day programs currently active in South Carolina.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(803) 898-DHEC (3432)

Community Long Term Care (CLTC) offers programs to help individuals who want to live at home, need assistance with their care, and are financially eligible for Medicaid.

Services may include care management, in-home care, environmental modification, home delivered meals, adult day health care, respite care, incontinence supplies, limited medical equipment.

Under the Community Choices waiver, certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, can be hired and paid as the personal care provider.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(803) 898-2590

Hospice Care of South Carolina

http://www.hospicecare.net

Provides end-of-life services, in-home health care, and family counseling .

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 932-2738

South Carolina Center for Hospice and End of Life Care

http://cchospice.org/

Two state association representing Hospice service providers in North and South Carolina. It provides assistance in locating a hospice in caller’s area

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 662-8859

South Carolina Personal Care Worker Listing

http://scaccess.communityos.org/cms/PCWListing

An online directory of in home care workers listed by the counties in which they serve.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(803) 734-9900

South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council

http://scsilc.com/

The state of South Carolina partners with a network of non-profit, non-residential organizations that offer persons with disabilities:
– Information and Referral
– Peer groups
– Independent living skills training
– Legal assistance
– Emergency preparedness
– Access reviews for businesses
– Community education

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 994-4322 or (803) 217-3209

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Bureau of Health Facility Licensing (BHFL)

https://scdhec.gov/bhfl

The Bureau of Health Facility Licensing (BHFL) regulates health care facilities and providers in South Carolina. It enforces standards, inspects, and licenses facilities such as nursing homes, hospices, home health agencies, adult day cares and other facilities.

The BHFL also provides a listing on Community Residential Care Facilities, Hospice Inpatient facilities & Outpatient facilities, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Care facilities, Home Health agencies, and In-home Care Providers in South Carolina.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Individuals and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Individuals and caregivers.

Contact Information

Care Line: 855-472-3432

Hospice Care of South Carolina

http://www.hospicecare.net

Provides end-of-life services, in-home health care, and family counseling .

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 932-2738

Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(803) 734-9900 (800) 868-9095

South Carolina Center for Hospice and End of Life Care

http://cchospice.org/

Two state association representing Hospice service providers in North and South Carolina. It provides assistance in locating a hospice in caller’s area

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 662-8859

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – South Carolina

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/South-Carolina-2023-1-1.pdf