November 10, 2026
Respite Care in Charleston: How Families Get a Break
What respite care is, signs you need a break, how to prepare for the first visit, and how Charleston families pay for it.
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Keep Mom or Dad safe at home, with a caregiver who fits.
Personal care, companion care and dementia care across Charleston and nearby towns. Tell us what is going on and Hannah calls you back in about a minute.
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- A few hours a week, up to 24/7
- Charleston and nearby towns
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Heron Point Home Care helps families in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, James Island and Summerville keep an aging parent safe and happy at home, with personal care, companion care, dementia care and 24-hour care from matched local caregivers.
Most families call us when something has changed: a fall, a hospital stay, a diagnosis, or a parent who is simply struggling more than they admit. You want them to stay in the home they love, and you want to stop worrying every time the phone rings.
We start with a short Care Call to understand your parent, then match a caregiver to their needs, personality and schedule. Care can be a few hours a week or around the clock, and it changes when your parent's needs change.
Our promise
The Matched Caregiver Promise
Meet your caregiver before care starts. If it isn't the right fit for your mom or dad, we rematch you at no cost.
Our services
Home care services in Charleston
Every service has its own page, so you can see exactly what help looks like.
Personal Care
Bathing, dressing and moving safely, with dignity.
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Company, meals, errands and rides.
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Calm routines and safety for memory loss.
Learn moreAlzheimer's Care
Help that changes as each stage changes.
Learn moreRespite Care
A real break for family caregivers.
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Awake caregivers, day and night, in shifts.
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The first weeks home, covered.
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Care for veterans, plus VA benefit answers.
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From first question to first visit
- 1
Tell us what's going on
Answer a few quick questions. It takes about a minute, and there is no obligation.
- 2
Hannah calls you right back
Usually within a minute, or at the time you pick. We talk through your parent's needs and give you a real price.
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Meet your caregiver
We match a caregiver to your parent and you meet them before care starts.
Families we help
What families say
Your real Google reviews show here, each on the matching service page.
I took my first weekend away in two years and never once worried. Mom actually asked when her new friend was coming back.
Our caregiver knows exactly how to calm Dad when the afternoons get hard. We trust her completely.
The caregiver helps Dad shower and dress three mornings a week, and he finally lets someone help. It has taken so much weight off my shoulders.
Areas we serve
Home care in Charleston and nearby towns
Based in Charleston, Charleston County, with caregivers across these communities.
Questions families ask
Home care questions, answered
How much does it cost to have a caregiver come to your home?
It depends on how many hours and what kind of help your parent needs. Home care agencies usually charge by the hour, with a minimum visit length. We give you an exact price on your Care Call, before anything starts and with no obligation.
Does Medicare pay for in-home care?
Medicare generally doesn't pay for non-medical home care on its own. It can cover short-term skilled care at home when a doctor orders it. Some long-term care policies and VA benefits may help. Read does Medicare pay for home care?
How do you pay a private caregiver?
When you hire through an agency like Heron Point Home Care, you pay the agency. We handle the caregiver's pay, taxes and scheduling, and send someone else if your caregiver is sick. Hiring someone privately makes you the employer, so those jobs become yours.
Is there help for family caregivers in South Carolina?
Yes. Every state works with local Area Agencies on Aging, which run the National Family Caregiver Support Program: counseling, training, respite and help finding services. Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to find the agency that serves Charleston.
What is a geriatric care manager?
A geriatric care manager, also called an aging life care professional, is usually a nurse or social worker who assesses an older adult's needs, builds a care plan and coordinates services. You hire them separately. A home care agency like ours provides the hands-on help the plan calls for.
What services do seniors need most?
Most often: help with bathing and dressing, meals, moving around safely, rides, and company. Many families start with a few hours a week of companion care and add personal care later.
Guides for families
Helpful reading
November 3, 2026
Does Medicare Pay for Home Care? A Charleston Guide
What Medicare covers at home, what it generally doesn't, what Medicare Advantage may add, and how Charleston families actually pay for home care.
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October 28, 2026
Signs Your Parent Needs Help at Home: A Charleston Family Checklist
The signs families notice first, what they can mean, how to start the conversation, and small steps that help right away.
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