Personal Care Services in Columbia, SC
Dignified help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and the activities of daily living — delivered at home by licensed, trained caregivers.
You make one call. We do the rest.
Everyday Support That Preserves Independence
For many older adults in the Midlands, the difference between staying at home and moving to a facility comes down to a few hours of reliable help each day. American Allied Health's personal care aides provide hands-on assistance with the tasks that become harder with age, injury, or illness — always with an emphasis on dignity, privacy, and doing things with our clients, not just for them.
We are a licensed home care agency (SC DHEC License IHCP-2464) and an enrolled Medicaid provider, which means our aides are trained, supervised, background-checked, and covered — not gig workers found through an app.
What Our Personal Care Aides Help With
- Bathing & showering — safe transfers, standby or hands-on assistance, and fall prevention in the bathroom
- Dressing & grooming — clothing selection, hair care, shaving, oral hygiene, and skin care
- Toileting & incontinence care — respectful, discreet assistance that protects skin health and self-esteem
- Mobility & transfers — help moving safely between bed, chair, and bathroom, with or without assistive devices
- Meal preparation & feeding assistance — nutritious meals that respect dietary restrictions
- Medication reminders — prompts to take the right medication at the right time
- Light housekeeping & laundry — keeping living spaces clean, safe, and clutter-free
Flexible Scheduling
Care plans range from a few hours a week to daily visits and 24/7 live-in support. Every plan starts with a free in-home assessment, and schedules can be adjusted as needs change — no long-term contracts required.
Who Personal Care Services Are For
Our clients include seniors who want to age in place, adults recovering from surgery or hospitalization, individuals living with chronic conditions like Parkinson's, arthritis, COPD, or diabetes, and people with disabilities who need daily living support. If your loved one is struggling with hygiene, skipping meals, or has had a recent fall, those are strong signs it's time to bring in help.
Paying for Personal Care in South Carolina
American Allied Health accepts Medicaid through South Carolina's Community Long Term Care (CLTC) waiver programs, along with private pay and long-term care insurance. If a family member is already providing your care, ask us about the Medicaid caregiver compensation program — they may qualify to be paid for the care they give.
It's okay that you're looking
Most people who call us start by apologizing. They feel like looking into care means they've failed someone — a parent, a spouse, a promise they made years ago about never putting anyone anywhere.
You haven't failed anyone. Looking into options is what people do when they're taking someone's wellbeing seriously. Nothing here commits you to anything, and you can stop at any point.
Completely confidential
What you tell us stays with us. We don't sell or share your information, and we don't add you to marketing lists. If someone else in the family doesn't know you're calling yet, that's your business to share when you're ready.
No pressure, ever
We don't work on commission and we don't chase people. If you're gathering information for later, we'll answer your questions and let you go. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too.
We do the paperwork
Medicaid applications, CLTC coordination, eligibility checks, insurance verification, authorizations, scheduling, payroll. You've got enough to carry — the administrative weight is ours.
Go at your pace
Some families start care next week. Some call back in six months. Both are fine. There's no expiration date on the conversation and no cost to have it.
You've Carried Enough — We'll Take It From Here
Families are often stunned by how much of this we simply handle. Here's the honest split.
What we handle
- Checking Medicaid and CLTC eligibility
- Completing and submitting the paperwork
- Coordinating with your case manager
- Verifying long-term care insurance benefits
- Explaining what VA benefits may apply
- Background checks, training, and supervision
- Matching and scheduling caregivers
- Payroll, taxes, and workers' compensation
- Backup coverage when a caregiver is out
- Coordinating with doctors and discharge planners
What you do
- Tell us what's going on
- Let us into the home for a free assessment
- Tell us if something isn't working
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal care (also called non-medical home care) covers activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and meal preparation. Home health care involves skilled medical services like wound care or injections ordered by a physician. American Allied Health provides licensed personal care services, and we coordinate with home health providers when clients need both.
Costs depend on the hours of care needed and the level of assistance required. Many of our clients pay nothing out of pocket because services are covered by South Carolina Medicaid CLTC waiver programs. We also accept private pay and long-term care insurance. Call (803) 661-9072 for a free assessment and a clear quote.
Yes. We match caregivers based on care needs, personality, and schedule, and families can request a different aide at any time. If a family member is already caring for you, they may be able to become your paid caregiver through our Medicaid caregiver program.
After a free in-home assessment, most clients begin services within days. For Medicaid CLTC clients, we help coordinate with your case manager to get authorizations in place as quickly as possible.
Yes. Every American Allied Health caregiver passes background checks, completes required training, and works under agency supervision in compliance with SC DHEC home care licensing standards.
Related Services & Areas
You make one call. We do the rest.
Ready to Get Started?
Call today for a free, no-obligation in-home assessment. We'll answer your questions, explain payment options including Medicaid, and build a care plan around your family.