Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
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.
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Eldercare Locator
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
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
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/
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GetCareSC
GetCareSC connects Seniors, Caregivers, and Adults with Disabilities to service providers in their areas.
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South Carolina Area Agencies on Aging
– 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)
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Community Long Term Care Program (CLTC)
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.
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Community Supports Waiver
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
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
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.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
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Government Benefits and General Information
Aging and Disability Information Program of Lower Savannah Council of Governments. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
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
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Aging and Disability Service Directory
An online guide to available resources for older adults, people with disabilities, their family members, and caregivers in South Carolina.
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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.
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N/A
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N/A
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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
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.
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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.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
South Carolina Division of Veterans’ Affairs
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South Carolina Family Caregiver Support Program
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.
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South Carolina 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.
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South Carolina’s State Office of Veteran’s Office
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.
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The South Carolina Respite Coalition
The SC Respite Coalition can help with a variety of programs and services including vouchers, training, coaching, and referral.
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Disability Rights South Carolina
Disability Rights South Carolina (DRSC) is a non-profit corporation serving people with disabilities. DRSC serves Protection and Advocacy system (P&A) and the Client Assistance Program (CAP) for South Carolina, helping people with disabilities understand and defend their rights. DRSC provides a variety of services, including client assistance, training, abuse & neglect investigation, legal assistance, and advocacy for change.
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Long Term Care Ombudsman
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.
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South Carolina Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse Hotline
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
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South Carolina Law Help
South Carolina Legal Services
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(888) 346-5592
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Adult Day Care Directory
An online directory of all the Adult Day programs currently active in South Carolina.
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Community Long Term Care Program (CLTC)
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
Caregiver Eligibility
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Hospice Care of South Carolina
Provides end-of-life services, in-home health care, and family counseling .
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South Carolina Center for Hospice and End of Life Care
Two state association representing Hospice service providers in North and South Carolina. It provides assistance in locating a hospice in caller’s area
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South Carolina Personal Care Worker Listing
An online directory of in home care workers listed by the counties in which they serve.
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South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council
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
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Bureau of Health Facility Licensing (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.
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Hospice Care of South Carolina
Provides end-of-life services, in-home health care, and family counseling .
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Long Term Care Ombudsman
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.
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South Carolina Center for Hospice and End of Life Care
Two state association representing Hospice service providers in North and South Carolina. It provides assistance in locating a hospice in caller’s area