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1307 East Pine Log Road, Suite B
Aiken, SC 29803
Liberty Homecare and Hospice is a senior in-home care provider located in Aiken, SC at 1307 East Pine Log Road, Suite B. They offer in-home health care as well as in-home care to seniors. Since 1967, they have been ...
690 Medical Park Dr
Aiken, SC 29801
Located at 690 Medical Park Dr in Aiken, SC, NhHc HomeCare, Aiken is a in-home care service provider that offers in-home nursing and personal care services. Since 1996, they have been providing care to seniors throughout the Aiken area. ...
690 Medical Park Dr Suite 400
Aiken, SC 29803
Trinity Hospice & Home Health Services is a home health care service provider located in Aiken, SC at 690 Medical Park Dr Suite 400. They provide personal home care services as well as in-home nursing services to senior clientele. ...
Featured in Where to Retire magazine, Aiken is well known for its golf courses, a lively downtown and a family-friendly atmosphere that’s ideal for seniors. In fact, seniors make up approximately 20% of the population.
The city has a SeniorScore of 75, which is higher than the national average of 72. This score is a livability index that tells seniors how comfortable a city is for retirees. It’s based on over 100 data points from private companies and government agencies in the categories of Health & Safety, Recreation & Leisure, Finances and the General Quality of Life. This score is due in part to a cost of living that’s lower than the state and national averages. The mild year-round weather provides seniors plenty of opportunities to get out and explore the area, with summer highs around 92 degrees F and January lows around 34 degrees F.
Other factors that contribute to a high SeniorScore include the high number of physicians who accept Medicare, easy access to the Aiken Regional Medical Center, the number of amenities and recreational activities. Air quality, which is based on the BestPlaces Annual Air Quality Index, is only slightly below the national average.
This guide covers the cost of home care and home health in the city, which is around $4,195 per month, and provides a list of resources that help seniors remain in their homes as long as possible. It also includes the cost of home care and home health in other cities in the state and explains the difference in the two services.
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care and home health are both $4,195 per month in Aiken. Home care provides help with daily living activities like housekeeping, bathing and companionship, and home health provides skilled nursing and medical care, so the cost for home health is typically more.
The state average for home care is less than Aiken but the cost of home health is the same. The national average for both services is more. Similar to Aiken, the cost of home care and home health are the same in Hilton Head and Charleston, at $4,385 and $4,767, respectively. Seniors in both cities pay more than those in Aiken. In Columbia, the cost of home care is $47 more than in Aiken, and the cost of home health is $95 more. Home care in Greenville is $4,000 per month, and home health is $4,099, which are both less than the city average.
The Cost of Home Care and Home Health Care per Month
Cost of Home Care | Cost of Home Health Care | |
Aiken | $4,195 | $4,195 |
South Carolina | $4,076 | $4,195 |
National | $4,481 | $4,576 |
Greenville | $4,000 | $4,099 |
Columbia | $4,242 | $4,290 |
Hilton Head | $4,385 | $4,385 |
Charleston | $4,767 | $4,767 |
Note: Data for AIken was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Augusta, GA, was used instead.
Seniors in Aiken have access to many programs and services that help older adults maintain their independence and safely age in place. Below, we've compiled a few of the most helpful resources:
Aiken Senior Life Services supports and encourages seniors ages 60 and over to live healthy and independent lives through a variety of programs and services. These programs include nutrition, transportation and enrichment activities at local senior centers.
Contact Information
For details on the available programs offered by Aiken Senior Life, contact the organization directly at (803) 648-5447.
The South Carolina Weatherization Assistance Program is open to low-income families, seniors aged 60 and older and families with at least one member with a disability. The program evaluates the energy efficiency of an applicant’s home and makes modifications to ensure the health and safety of the residents. These modifications include installing insulation and replacing older heating and air units.
Contact Information
Call the local Community Action Agency to learn how to qualify for home weatherization and improvement at (803) 734-0662.
The Aiken Barnwell Community Action Commissions helps low-income families and individuals throughout the county pay rent and security deposits and provides other aid. Financial assistance for energy bills is usually provided to prevent disconnection, especially during the winter months. In the summer, the program also helps income-eligible individuals purchase a room air conditioner.
Contact Information
Call the Aiken Barnwell Community Action Commission at (803) 648-6836 to learn more about the programs and services and to receive assistance in paying bills.
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center provides a variety of programs and services to low-income seniors and other qualified people. The church offers a brown bag program, can help with education and computer classes and can provide financial aid for prescriptions and energy bills.
Contact Information
Find out how the Lady of the Valley Catholic Center can help seniors remain independent in their homes through a selection of services by contacting the church office at (844) 438-3247.
The Aiken Salvation Army is a nonprofit agency that helps seniors by providing prescription assistance for antibiotics, funds for rent and mortgages, a food pantry and clothes closet and money for utility bills.
Contact Information
Call the Salvation Army at (803) 641-4149 to see how they can help seniors remain in their homes as long as possible with assistance with meals, transportation, clothing and prescriptions.
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