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Home Care in Beaufort, South Carolina



Top Home Care Agencies in Beaufort, South Carolina



Featured in Forrest Gump and The Big Chill, sunny Beaufort is one of the nation’s top retirement destinations. This small Sea Island city has over 13,600 residents, and adults aged 65 and older account for 17.9% of the population.

Beaufort is 12 minutes away from Port Royal, so it shares this city’s SeniorScore of 74. This score reflects a city’s senior friendliness in General Quality, Health & Safety, Finances and Recreation & Leisure. Beaufort’s SeniorScore surpasses the shared South Carolina and national average of 72.

Beaufort earned its highest score in the General Quality of Life category, thanks to its good air quality, ideal median temperatures, balmy winters and short daily commutes. The city also scored well in other categories due to its numerous home health care providers, pharmacies and Medicare-registered physicians. Having only three hospitals within close range and high crime rates affected some metrics, though. While Beaufort has only 14 shopping centers, 12 parks and 10 churches nearby, seniors living here have access to 45 golf courses and 30 grocery stores. Financially, older residents can enjoy a low cost of living and low property tax rates compared to the national averages. Furthermore, the state doesn't tax Social Security benefits and provides a sizable deduction for other forms of retirement income.

Beaufort’s Low Country location offers a variety of recreational opportunities including boating, fishing and trolley tours. Galleries, museums and performing arts venues invite older residents to explore the city’s rich past and present cultural diversity. Plentiful resources are also available for enhancing the quality of life of seniors living at home.

This guide details home care costs in Beaufort and other South Carolina cities. It also includes local resources designed to support seniors who wish to age independently in their own homes.



 
 

The Cost of Home Care in Beaufort, SC



The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey estimates that in Beaufort, home care costs an average of $4,385 per month for services such as housekeeping, companionship and transportation. Home health care provides similar services as well as limited medical care for the same cost. Beaufort’s average home care cost is $96 below the $4,481 national median, while the cost for home health care is $191 lower than the $4,576 U.S. average. However, costs here exceed South Carolina’s respective state averages of $4,076 and $4,195.


Beaufort’s costs are midrange compared to nearby cities in South Carolina and Georgia. In Charleston, seniors pay $382 more for either service, whereas residents of Sumter pay $476 less. Costs in Columbia, the state capital, fall below Beaufort’s averages by $143 for home care and $95 for home health care. Across the border in Georgia, Savannah shares the same average costs as Beaufort, while in Hinesville, home care and home health care providers charge $429 less.

Cost of Home Care

Cost of Home Health Care

Beaufort

$4,385

$4,385

South Carolina

$4,076

$4,195

The United States

$4,481

$4,576

Charleston

$4,767

$4,767

Sumter

$3,909

$3,909

Columbia

$4,242

$4,290

Savannah, GA

$4,385

$4,385

Hinesville, GA

$3,956

$3,956

Note: Data for Beaufort was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hilton Head Island, was used instead.


 
 

Free Home Care Resources in Beaufort, SC



Seniors in Beaufort 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:



Beaufort County Council on Aging


The Beaufort County Council on Aging coordinates a wide range of services and supports to meet the medical, personal and social needs of seniors aging in place at home. In addition to providing information and referrals for local resources, the agency offers care management, health insurance counseling, nutrition programs and transportation services. The COA can also connect seniors with a minor home repair program and intergenerational social activities.

Contact Information
For more details about COA services, seniors can contact the administration office at (843) 524-1787.



Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging


The Lowcountry Council of Governments is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Beaufort and the surrounding areas. This nonprofit organization provides assistance and advocacy for seniors who are in need of home- and community-based services. Assessment team members determine a senior's eligibility for in-home care services, congregate lunches and home-delivered meals. Through the AAA, seniors and their family members can also access legal assistance for civil matters, and caregiver resources and support.

Contact Information
Seniors interested in AAA programs can call (843) 473-3990 for more information.



Under One Roof


Under One Roof performs home modifications and repairs to help keep eligible homeowners safe and comfortable at home. Seniors aged 62 and older may qualify for accessibility ramps, grab bars, wood rot repairs and widening of hallways and doorways. The nonprofit can also replace windows and doors, flooring, roofs, sheetrock and insulation.

Contact Information
To learn more about Under One Roof’s application process or to check eligibility, seniors can speak with a representative by calling (843) 781-6770.



Beaufort County Homestead Exemption


South Carolina offers seniors a tax exemption on the first $50,000 in fair market value of their homes. Applicants must be over age 65 or the surviving spouse of an individual who was eligible for the exemption. Approved seniors need to reapply only if they move.

Contact Information
The Beaufort County Auditor is available at (843) 255-2500 to provide further details about the senior homestead exemption.

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