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Why choose us ?


We believe aging should feel empowering, not limiting. That’s why we provide personalized care with a human touch, helping older adults live safely and with purpose at home.

Your Team

Behind every phone call, visit, and update is your local team who genuinely cares.

We're here to help with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Shannon Carithers

Shannon Carithers

RN, Franchise Owner

​Shannon Carithers and his wife Melody are the owners of Home Instead Senior Care of Charleston. Shannon is a Registered Nurse and previously worked at the Medical University of South Carolina. Melody's background includes marketing and sales in senior communities and the medical industry. He and his wife are South Carolina natives, and together they have 40 years combined healthcare experience. Shannon is responsible for the day to day operations of the business. He works closely with both clients and Caregivers to ensure the best care.

Bianca Griffin

Bianca Griffin

General Manager

Raised on Hilton Head Island, Bianca has always valued community, service, and caring for others. Her husband moved to Mount Pleasant to be closer to her aging parents, an experience that deepened her passion for supporting seniors and their families. Faith-forward in both life and leadership, Bianca is driven by a calling to serve. Her mission is to help as many seniors as possible throughout the Lowcountry remain safe, supported, and independent in the comfort of their own homes. She is committed to leading with integrity, compassion, and excellence-building trusted relationships and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.

Donna Dunmeyer

Donna Dunmeyer

Inquiry Specialist

After retiring from the school system where she worked for over 33 years, Donna sat at home for seven months and knew she had more to offer. She wanted to embark on something new, different and rewarding. That's when she found Home Instead Senior Care. As the Inquiry Specialist, Donna educates our families on the many facets of home care. Donna is warm and compassionate, so it's no wonder that families express time and time again how at ease they feel when speaking with her. In her spare time, Donna loves working out and spending time with her family and fur baby.

Kelsey Willan

Kelsey Willan

Recruitment & Retention Coordinator

Kelsey was born in New Jersey, and lived there until she moved to Summerville, SC in 2008 where she currently resides. She studied Education and Psychology at University of South Carolina and is a Gamecock fan. She has always had a passion for helping others, whether on a football field during sports medicine classes in high school, in a classroom setting in college, in a treatment room with massage therapy, or at Home Instead with seniors and the community. She's always wanted to make a difference in other people's lives. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her puppy, attending concerts and festivals, spending time with family, and traveling.

Melinda Aranda

Melinda Aranda

Community Relation Liaison

She is a graduate of Augusta University and has been with Home Instead for 9 years! She has teenage boy /girl twins and is an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. Melinda loves working with her referral sources and helping them find a solution to benefit their patients and residence.

Christina Cozart

Christina Cozart

Community Relation Liaison

Christina is a proud Charleston native, born and raised in the charming city of Charleston, SC. Christina pursued her passion for health and wellness by earning a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Coastal Carolina University. With several years of experience in the healthcare field, Christina is dedicated to making a positive impact, especially for seniors, reflecting her big heart and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those around her. Outside of her professional life, Christina is embarking on a new adventure with her fiancé, managing their first Airbnb property. This venture combines her love for hospitality with her knack for creating welcoming spaces.

Sofia Primerano

Sofia Primerano

Human Resources Coordinator

Sofia is originally from Orlando, Florida and has just moved to the wonderful city of Charleston this past year with her boyfriend. Sofia has a deep compassion for the senior and disabled community and is currently studying to become a speech language pathologist in order to help these communities even more. While she's in college, Sofia wants to do something impactful, where she can use her utilize her skills and compassion for others and is now our newest addition to the scheduling team. When she's not at work or school, Sofia loves to work out, read, and spend time with her boyfriend and four cats!

Danielle Lanigan

Danielle Lanigan

Manager of Client Care

relationship-based care for seniors and feeling called to make a meaningful difference in their daily lives. Outside of work, Danielle is a devoted caregiver to her aging parents in Beaufort, giving her a personal understanding of the challenges families face. She is actively involved in the Charleston community, where she leads multiple charity groups, and enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter. Her professional expertise, servant heart, and commitment to seniors make her a trusted advocate for both clients and families.

Our Social Purpose.


Our social purpose starts in Summerville, SC but it carries on across the world. The Home Instead network works to create a world where people own their aging journeys. This vision drives us to expand the world’s capacity to care.

    Giving Back

    Home Instead helps older adults age with greater hope and success whether they're our clients or not.

    Be a Santa to a Senior

    Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.

    Walk to End Alzheimers

    Home Instead walks to help end Alzheimer’s and support families affected by the disease with hope, awareness, and community care.

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    Free Care Resources

    We strive to help family caregivers navigate the aging journey by providing helpful, free resources.