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Home Care Agencies in Columbia, SC

 

Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, and transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care Services in Columbia, SC

The median monthly cost of in-home care is about $4,004 in Columbia, and $4,000 in the state of North Carolina, according to Genworth.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care provider in Columbia for you or your loved one.

Learn More About Columbia, SC

 

Cost of Living

 

Compared to most other US cities, Columbia is considered to be much cheaper than average. The cost-of-living index is rated five points below the national average and the grocery index rating is 8 points below. All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Median home value	Median family income
84	96	$1,023	$136,700	$41,454

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

There are three major hospitals in Columbia:

• Prisma Health Richland Hospital – A 657-bed nonprofit hospital that has a 24-hour emergency trauma center, pediatric care, psychiatric care, and cardiovascular services. Patients often report positive reviews of Prisma Health.
• Prisma Health Baptist Hospital – A 330-bed nonprofit hospital is another part of the Prisma Medical Group which offers cardiovascular services, inpatient services, and physical therapy among other services.
• Providence Health – A 332-bed nonprofit founded on the virtues of the church, offers the most comprehensive heart treatment services, neuroscience sleep studies, and physical therapy. Short-term acute outpatients generally give positive reviews.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Columbia has a humid subtropical type of climate. This means that summers tend to be extremely hot and humid with a high chance of rain on any given day. The winters tend to be mild and temperate. On average, the humidity level for Columbia is roughly 68%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of August at roughly 71%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
87°F	94°F (July)	70°F (July)	46°F	59°F (February)	35°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
41 (Good)	50 in December (Good)

 

Precipitation and Natural Disasters

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall	Natural Disasters
46”	6” (August)	1”	Hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), tornadoes, and floods

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election for Columbia County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
64%	31.1%	4.9%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population density	Population trend
132,326	972 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.43%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
35	24%	10%	5%	3%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
88.2%	12.6%	3.9%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
2.7%	40.4%	5.4%	0.1%	0.2%	48.8%	2.8%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
8,081	7.52	53.04

Columbia is considered somewhat friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community may face discrimination from the general public but not with much frequency.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Living in Columbia, SC is an excellent option for seniors who enjoy Southern hospitality and culture. The University of South Carolina has active dance and arts programs that are regularly promoting exciting new artistic endeavors. Trustus is the local theatre group that produces varied sophisticated performances. Beyond that, Columbia has various venues for music, nightlife and comedy. Some notable locations in Columbia include:

• One Columbia Arts & History
• Columbia Museum of Art
• South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra
• Town Theatre
• Columbia Marionette Theatre
• Nickelodeon Theatre
• Columbia City Ballet

Transportation

The COMET, known officially the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA), is the operator of mass transportation in Richland and Lexington counties. Eighteen standard, all-day routes serve metropolitan Columbia, while eight peak hour routes and one weekend special are also operated by the transit agency. There are discounted fares for seniors, disabled riders, and medicare recipients.