Respite Care in Columbia, SC
You can't pour from an empty cup. Our respite caregivers step in so family caregivers can rest, work, travel, or simply breathe.
You make one call. We do the rest.
Temporary Relief, Professional Care
Caring for an aging parent, a spouse with dementia, or a child with special needs is a labor of love — and it's exhausting. Family caregivers in South Carolina provide thousands of hours of unpaid care every year, and burnout is one of the leading reasons loved ones end up in facilities earlier than necessary. Respite care exists to prevent that.
American Allied Health provides trained, licensed caregivers who step into your routine seamlessly, following the care plan you've built, so you can step away with confidence.
Respite Options We Offer
- Hourly respite — a few hours weekly for errands, appointments, or rest
- Overnight respite — a caregiver stays through the night so you can finally sleep
- Weekend & vacation coverage — multi-day care while you travel or recharge
- Emergency respite — coverage when the primary caregiver is ill or called away
- Recurring scheduled relief — the same caregiver, the same days, every week
What Happens During a Respite Visit
Our caregivers provide the same services your loved one receives from you: personal care like bathing and dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship, light housekeeping, and safe mobility assistance. For clients living with Alzheimer's or dementia, we assign caregivers experienced in memory care who understand redirection, routine, and patience.
Respite May Be Covered by Medicaid
South Carolina's CLTC waiver programs recognize respite as a covered service for eligible participants. If you're a family caregiver, you may also qualify to be paid for the care you already provide — many families use both.
Signs You Need Respite Care
If you're sleeping poorly, missing your own medical appointments, feeling irritable or isolated, or haven't had a day to yourself in months, respite isn't a luxury — it's how you keep caregiving sustainable. Taking regular breaks makes you a better caregiver and keeps your loved one at home longer.
Needing a break doesn't make you a bad caregiver
Every family caregiver we meet says some version of the same thing: I should be able to handle this. You've been handling it — often for years, often alone, often while working and raising your own family.
Asking for help isn't the moment you failed. It's the thing that lets you keep going.
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.
Not ready to talk to anyone yet?
That's completely normal, and there's no wrong way to do this. Read at your own pace, or send a quiet email and we'll write back with answers — no phone call unless you ask for one.
Frequently Asked Questions
You tell us your loved one's routine, needs, and preferences during a free in-home assessment. We match a trained caregiver who follows your care plan — meals, medications, activities, and all — for the hours or days you need. You can schedule respite regularly or as needed.
Respite is a covered service under South Carolina's Community Long Term Care (CLTC) waiver programs for eligible participants. We're an enrolled Medicaid provider and can help you understand what your authorization covers. Private pay respite is also available with no long-term commitment.
Yes. We provide respite from a single four-hour visit to full weekend or week-long coverage. Many families schedule a standing weekly break plus occasional longer stretches for travel.
Whenever possible, yes. Consistency matters, especially for clients with dementia, so we prioritize assigning the same caregiver for recurring respite schedules.
Yes. Our pediatric and special needs caregivers provide respite for families caring for children with developmental, behavioral, or medical needs throughout the Columbia area.
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.