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Home Care Benefits for Veterans

​In-home care in West Columbia, SC from Home Instead allows aging Veterans to remain in their home, surrounded by precious memories, while receiving the care and support they need. We are proud to care for our nation’s veterans, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.  Call (803) 736-4242 today to learn more about Veterans Home Care Benefits.

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Our Home Care Service Area

Did you know we serve not only the city of West Columbia, SC but also the surrounding area? Here's a complete list of all the areas in which we currently provide senior home care:

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, and Wildwood

VA Community Care Network

Home Instead in West Columbia, SC is proud to be part of the VA Community Care Network.  The VA Community Care Network ensures Veterans receive timely, high-quality care, including care in the home.  Veteran’s receiving care from their local VA medical facility can consult their physician about the home care services through the Community Care Network including: 

  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Meal Preparation & Light Housekeeping
  • Respite Care
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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits

Veteran’s receiving care outside their local VA medical facility may be eligible for Aid and Attendance Benefits.  Veteran’s and their surviving spouses must meet specific criteria in order to be eligible for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits to receive Home Care Services including:

Wartime service – the veteran must have served at least 90 days active duty service and at least one day of active duty wartime service. The veteran must have received an honorable, general, or medical, discharge. Qualifying wartime periods:

  • World War II: December 7,1941 through December, 31 1946
  • Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955
  • Vietnam Era: August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975
  • Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam: February 28, 1961 through August 4, 1964

Health – the veteran, spouse, or surviving spouse must require assistance with multiple activities of daily living OR require a protected environment for their own safety due to physical or cognitive issues such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, COPD, diabetes, arthritis, CHF, or other health/medical issues.

Activities of Daily Living: Bathing, dressing/undressing, ambulation (walking), transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, eating/drinking (not meal prep)

Income – if the applicant’s unreimbursed medical expenses are MORE than their income, the veteran or surviving spouse will qualify for the maximum Aid and Attendance benefit if otherwise eligible. If medical expenses are LESS than income, the applicant may still be eligible for a partial benefit.

Net Worth – the VA permits applicants for Aid and Attendance benefits to have net worth of $150,538 and still qualify for benefits. Most families have qualifying net worth or can become eligible with planning. The primary residence is an exempt asset until it is sold. 

For Surviving Spouses

Marriage – this criterion only applies to surviving spouses applying for benefits. The marriage to the veteran must have ended in death and the surviving spouse cannot have remarried OR the marriage must have ended in death and subsequent marriages by the surviving spouse must have started and ended between: 01/01/1971 and 11/01/1990.

If you feel you meet the criteria listed, we will put you in touch with an organization to assist you with the formal application process and answer any additional questions you have regarding the home care benefits available to Veterans and their spouses through the Aid and Attendance Benefits.

Testimonials

Latest Review from our community

I am a quadriplegic confined to a wheelchair. I have been injured for over 30 years. In the past six years I have had caregivers from several companies. I recently switched to Home Instead. As a veteran I had to make sure I went with a company that was on a VA approved provider list. My initial contact with Tiffany was very pleasant. She asked a lot of questions and I could tell immediately she was very concerned about getting me the right kind of caregiver that could meet my needs. I have a caregiver come in the morning to get me up at 5:30 AM. They help me with getting dressed, brushing my teeth, fixing my breakfast, and preparing a lunch that I can eat later. They are only with me for about 3 1/2 hours in the morning. At night another caregiver comes at 6:30 PM. The evening caregiver fixes my dinner, helps me with bathing, and puts me to bed. So far I have been very pleased with the caregivers and the office staff. Tiffany continues to follow up and make sure things are going smoothly.

Ben E.

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