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Trusted 24-hour home care in Columbia, SC

4.5 star rating on Google (32 reviews)

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What can we help with?

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Daily Living TasksLight housekeeping, meal prep, and medication reminders

Memory SupportAlzheimer's and other forms of dementia

Condition Specific CareArthritis, diabetes, hospital dismissal, end of life care, etc.

Other Types of SupportErrands/Transportation, wellness updates, companionship, etc.

Very pleased with the level of care for my mother. The Home Instead caregivers are kind and patient, and it gives me peace of mind.

— Cynthia I.

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Why area families choose us for 24-hour home care.

Our approach to around-the-clock home care offers more than a helping hand. It offers a sense of security and reassurance. With Home Instead, you’re supported by a team of qualified, vetted Care Pros you can trust.

Peace of mind for families – knowing a thoroughly screened and qualified caregiver is there around the clock.
Enhanced safety and supervision – helping reduce the risk of falling, wandering, or suffering a medical emergency.
Continuous recovery support – providing steady assistance after a hospital stay or during rehabilitation, so recovery can happen safely at home.
Caregiver relief – giving family caregivers time to rest and return to just being a family member again.
Consistent routines – maintaining familiar daily rhythms with care tailored to life in Columbia, SC.
Comfort and dignity at end-of-life – helping you and your family focus on the meaningful moments.

Care built on teamwork, communication, and trust.

Your around-the-clock care is provided by a small, committed team of city-based Care Pros working in rotation, so support feels familiar and seamless.

Our Care Pros stay closely connected with one another, your family, and other care providers, allowing care to adapt as needs change while keeping comfort, safety, and quality of life in mind.

A care plan that works around the clock.

From our office in Columbia, SC, we’ll customize a care plan to meet your unique needs and preferences, whether you need short-term help or long-term 24-hour support at home. Care Plans are also designed to adapt as your needs change. This flexibility helps ensure your care plan continues to reflect your changing needs.

Our 24-Hour Home Care services include:

Activities of Daily Living
Toileting
Cognitive Engagement
Bathing and Grooming
Meal Preparation
Transportation
Light Housekeeping
Companionship
Medication Reminders

Dependable 24-hour support for Columbia, SC families.

Since 1999, Home Instead has delivered 24-hour home care that helps families feel confident, supported, and cared for—day and night.

Proudly caring for communities near you:Ballentine, Batesburg, Blythewood, Cayce, Chapin, Columbia, Dentsville, Elgin, Eastover, Forest Acres, Fort Jackson, Gadsden, Gaston, Gilbert, Hopkins, Irmo, Lake Carolina, Lake Murray, Leesville, Lexington, Oak Grove, Pelion, Red Bank, Seven Oaks, State Park, St. Andrews, Swansea, West Columbia, White Rock, Wildwood...to name a few.

24-hour home care FAQs

Families may consider around-the-clock support when an older adult cannot safely be left alone, needs substantial help during the day and night, or needs more structure after a hospital stay. Personal care for a client living with paralysis, weekday routines that include church and lunch, and 24-hour support at home.

The team can discuss rotating Care Pros, overnight schedules, and the level of supervision and personal support that fits the client’s needs.

Families turn to the team for dementia support, complex home-care needs, and help finding practical ways to make care more affordable. A customized plan describes routines, preferences, safety priorities, and how Care Pros should communicate changes to the office and family.

Local families and community partners across the service area. The schedule can be reviewed as the client’s needs change.

Families can discuss sleep patterns, mobility, personal-care needs, household routines, and what should happen if the client wakes or needs help.

Personal care for a client living with paralysis, weekday routines that include church and lunch, and 24-hour support at home. The office can use those details to build a schedule that fits the home and the family.

When care needs extend throughout the day and night, knowing what to expect can make planning easier. Explore helpful articles and guidance about around-the-clock support, safety, caregiving, and helping a loved one remain comfortable at home.