How do you know if you or a loved one actually needs home care?
what qualifies you for home care?
If you or a loved one experiences any of the traits below, it may be time to set up a consultation.
Qualifications
A person qualifies if they meet any of these:
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Difficulty with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or mobility
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Cognitive decline (Alzheimer’s, dementia) affecting safety
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Fall risk or mobility limitations
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Chronic illness that limits independence
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Need for supervision, companionship, or respite for a family caregiver
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Recently discharged from hospital and needs temporary support
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Lives alone and struggles with meal prep, housekeeping, or transportation
There is no age requirement and no doctor’s order needed. Families typically choose this when safety or independence becomes a concern.
Medicaid coverages
In South Carolina, a person qualifies for Medicaid‑funded home care when they meet income limits, asset limits, and medical‑need requirements set by Healthy Connections Medicaid. The exact rules depend on the type of Medicaid program — and South Carolina has three different pathways.
South Carolina Medicaid (Healthy Connections) pays for home‑based care through three categories:
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Regular Medicaid / Aged, Blind, Disabled (ABD)
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Medicaid Waivers / Home & Community‑Based Services (HCBS)
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Nursing Home / Institutional Medicaid
