Well Being and Engaged Aging

South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA)

Call SCDOA Toll Free: 1-800-868-9095

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If you are a senior or caregiver looking for services, please visit our resource site GetCareSC.com. This page describes the programs our state agency supports, but most programs in South Carolina vary by county. At GetCareSC.com, you can use your ZIP code to find local programs and services near you.

SCDOA Programs:

• Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center
  

  The ARCC serves as a statewide coordinator for services, information, and educational programs that assist people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) and their families.

• ElderCare Trust Fund
  

  The ElderCare Trust Fund program awards grants to fund innovative programs that help seniors age in place, stay in their homes, and lead productive lives. For additional detailed information about the ElderCare Trust Fund and the application process, please click the link above.

• Evidence-Based Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  

  Evidence-based programs are designed to help older adults prevent and/or manage chronic diseases, adopt healthier lifestyles, improve their health status, and reduce their use of hospital services and emergency room visits.

• Family Caregiver Support
  

  Regional family caregiver advocates work one-on-one with caregivers, providing counseling, support, and help in gaining access to available community services.

• Geriatric Loan Forgiveness
  

  There are not enough geriatricians in South Carolina to meet the demand. This program helps doctors repay their student loans if they agree to work in the field of geriatrics in South Carolina for at least five years.

• Healthy Connections Prime Ombudsman
  

  This program helps older adults who are enrolled in Healthy Connections Prime address any concerns or conflicts that may interfere with navigating and coordinating their health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid.

• Legal Assistance for Seniors
  

  Through partnerships with the SC Bar and the SC Bar Pro Bono Program, the Access to Justice Commission, SC Legal Services, and other agencies, the South Carolina Department on Aging provides legal assistance to seniors in need for non-criminal matters.

• Medicare and SHIP
  

  The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free, in depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their families, friends, and caregivers.

• Nutrition
  

  Meal programs, services, and food options provide sustenance and human contact for frail or homebound older adults.

• Long Term Care Ombudsman
  

  The SCDOA Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for residents in long term care facilities around the state.

• Senior Centers
  

  SCDOA provides funding for the creation and improvement of senior centers throughout the state.

• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  

  Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal job training program focused exclusively on helping low-income seniors.

• Senior P.R.E.P.
  

  SENIOR P.R.E.P. is a program designed to provide planning resources to aid South Carolina's senior population in emergency planning. P.R.E.P. stands for Planning and Resources for Emergency Preparedness.

• SC Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem
  

  This program provides guardians ad litem for vulnerable adults who have been abused, neglected, or exploited.

Your local Area Agency on Aging can help you find services in your area. Your local agency is:

Appalachia Area Agency
30 Century Circle
Greenville, SC 29607
Main Phone: 864-242-9733

Area Agencies on Aging can:

• Help you figure out what services you need
• Assist with long term care planning
• Explain eligibility for services
• Advocate for long term care residents
• Provide caregiver support
• Assist with insurance and legal paperwork

• Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina - Foothills
  Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina - Foothills is a senior living facility located at 205 Bud Nalley Dr, and offers senior housing in Easley, South Carolina. It has capacity of 52 senior citizens. Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina - Foothills is licensed with the state of South Carolina, with license number CRC-1030.
• Brookdale Central
  Brookdale Central is a 55 and over senior housing complex situated at 131 Vickery Dr and offers senior living in Central, South Carolina. It has capacity of 52 senior apartments. Brookdale Central is licensed with the state of South Carolina, with license number CRC-1307.
• Master Care
  Master Care is a pet-friendly 55+ senior apartment facility located at 5870 Moorefield Memorial Hwy. Master Care provides senior citizen apartments in Liberty, SC. It includes a total of 14 senior apartment units. It's also a licensed facility, with license # CRC-0358.
• Heritage Healthcare Of Pickens
  Heritage Healthcare Of Pickens is a senior living community situated at 163 Love & Care Road. Heritage Healthcare Of Pickens offers multiple apartment options for the elderly in Simpsonville, SC, including studio and 1 bedroom. Its South Carolina state license number is 425306. Heritage Healthcare Of Pickens can accommodate up to 44 senior citizens in total.
• Six Mile Retirement Center
  Six Mile Retirement Center is a 55 plus senior living community located at 120 S Main St. Six Mile Retirement Center offers South Carolina seniors looking for Pickens County area apartments multiple housing options. Six Mile Retirement Center contains 41 apartments for older adults in total.
• West End Retirement Center
  West End Retirement Center is a retirement living community, situated at 200 S 5th St. Seniors looking for luxury retirement options in Easley, South Carolina will find West End Retirement Center as an excellent option. It has a maximum capacity of 29 senior living apartments.
• Capstone Rehabilitation And Healthcare
  Capstone Rehabilitation And Healthcare is a 55 and older residence for seniors located at 1850 Crestview Road. Capstone Rehabilitation And Healthcare provides housing for senior citizens in Easley, SC. Its full capacity is 60 apartments for the aged. Capstone Rehabilitation And Healthcare is registered in South Carolina under 425298 license number.
• Manna Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
  Manna Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a senior apartment facility situated at 716 E Cedar Rock St. Manna Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offers Pickens County residents looking for senior living near Pickens, South Carolina multiple senior housing options. Manna Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center provides a total of 130 55+ senior apartments. Its South Carolina license # is 425084.
• Fleetwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
  Fleetwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a senior living community located at 200 Anne Drive. It can provide senior living accommodations for South Carolina senior citizens who are searching for independent or assisted housing in Easley. It can accommodate 103 senior citizens in total. South Carolina records indicate its license number as 425018.
• Brookdale Easley Assisted Living
  Brookdale Easley Assisted Living is a 55 and older apartments community situated at 125 Zion School Rd, 29642 zip code inside Pickens County. It provides a total of 66 senior apartment units. Brookdale Easley Assisted Living provides senior living in Easley, South Carolina. Its license number is CRC-0858.
• Clemson Downs Assisted Living
  Clemson Downs Assisted Living is a senior living facility located at 500 Downs Loop, and offers senior housing in Clemson, South Carolina. It has capacity of 56 senior citizens. Clemson Downs Assisted Living is licensed with the state of South Carolina, with license number CRC-1154.
• Willows Of Easley
  Willows Of Easley is a 55 and over senior housing complex situated at 105 Willow Pl, and offers senior living in Easley, South Carolina. It has capacity of 50 senior apartments. Willows Of Easley is licensed with the state of South Carolina, with license number CRC-0944.
• Magnolias Of Easley
  Magnolias Of Easley is a pet-friendly 55+ senior apartment facility located at 123 Couch Ln. Magnolias Of Easley provides senior citizen apartments in Easley, SC. It includes a total of 56 senior apartment units. It's also a licensed facility, with license # CRC-1274.
• Easley Retirement Center
  Easley Retirement Center is a senior living community situated at 102 Dowling St. Easley Retirement Center offers multiple apartment options for the elderly in Easley, SC, including studio and 1 bedroom. Its South Carolina state license number is CRC-0359. Easley Retirement Center can accommodate up to 28 senior citizens in total.
• Brookdale Easley
  Brookdale Easley is a 55 plus senior living community located at 706 Pelzer Hwy. Brookdale Easley offers South Carolina seniors looking for Pickens County area apartments multiple housing options. Brookdale Easley contains 85 apartments for older adults in total.

• Clemson Institute for Engaged Aging – Brain Health Club
  IEA Brain Health Club (IEA BHC) is designed to meet the social and emotional needs of adults with dementia and their caregivers. It provides activities and socialization opportunities outside the home in a safe and caring setting for older adults with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. IEA BHC offers care partners personal time away during the day to rest and take care of personal concerns. In addition, resource information and dementia education may be provided. For more information contact: Stacey Brodie Email: stacey@pcmow.org Phone: 864-507-2254.
• SHARE
  Food/Grocery Assistance, Medical & Prescription Assistance, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance, Heating Assistance
  Address: 1725 E. Main Street, Easley, SC 29640
  Phone: 864.859.2989
• Catholic Charities
  Dental Assistance, Medication Assistance, Mental Health Counseling, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance
  Address: 204 Douthit Street, Greenville, SC 29601
  Phone: 864.242.2233
• Salvation Army
  Clothing/Shoe Assistance, Emergency Housing/Shelter, Food/Grocery Assistance, Medication & Drug Assistance, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance
  Address: Old Liberty Road, Easley, SC 29640
  Phone: 864.855.6408
• Assistance for seniors and caregivers
  The Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) serves as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the six-county Appalachian Region (Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties). To speak with a representative, assistance is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1.800.434.4036 or 864.242.9733 for local callers.
• Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) Services Offered:
  • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: Protecting the civil and human rights of residents of long-term care facilities, we receive and investigate concerns.
  • Family Caregiver Program: Helping family members care for one another in times of need.
  • State Health Insurance Program (SHIP): Providing up-to-date information on Medicare, supplements and health insurance to older adults, caregivers, and disabled adults.
  • Information & Referral: Linking older adults and caregivers with needed services.
  • Nutrition Program: Providing nutritious meals to persons age 60 or older, and their spouses of any age, and providing socialization to reduce isolation.
• Elite Home Care & Day Centers - Pickens
  Phone: 864-606-4301
  Address: 317 Summit Dr Liberty, SC 29657
  Whether it's in-home care, daily care, or transportation needs for seniors, young adults, or the disabled we have you covered. Elite Home Care and Day Centers offer professional, DHEC certified care throughout South Carolina. Whether it is Medicaid, VA medical benefit, private pay, waiver or a voucher, we are often able to provide the care you require for little or no money out of pocket.
• Patriot Hospice & Palliative Care
  Phone: 888-515-3007
  Address: 4741 Hwy 153, Suite B, Easley, SC 29642
  Patriot Hospice & Palliative Care is a private, independent and locally-operated program. We provide Hospice, Palliative and Physician services.
• Medical Services of America, Inc.- Seneca
  Phone: 864-882-1366
  Address: 959 Bypass 123, Ste B Seneca, SC 29678
  Medical Services of America, Inc. provides durable medical equipment.

The Young At Heart Program provides the perfect place for active seniors to dine for lunch and participate in a variety of planned activities.

• Young at Heart - Liberty @ the McKissick Center
  • The center is located at 349 Edgemont Avenue, Liberty, S.C.
  • The center is open Monday - Friday from 8:30AM - 2:30PM.
  • Lunch is served from 11:30AM - 12:30PM.
  • Transportation to the center is available for those who meet transportation guidelines.
  • For more information regarding the Young at Heart Program contact Marsha Robertson at 864-712-0289.
• Young at Heart - Central @ the Central Community Center
  • The center is located at 120 Commons Way, Central, South Carolina.
  • The center is open Monday - Friday from 8:30AM - 1:00PM.
  • Lunch is served from 11:30AM - 12:30PM.
  • Transportation to the center is available for those who meet transportation guidelines.
  • For more information regarding the Young at Heart Program contact Stacey Brodie at 864-507-2245.
• Young at Heart - Easley - Opening Spring of 2025
  • The center is located at 201 Burns Road, Easley, SC 29640.
  • Once open, hours will be Monday - Friday from 8:30AM - 2:30PM.
  • Lunch is served from 11:30AM - 12:30PM.
  • Transportation to the center is available for those who meet transportation guidelines.
  • For more information regarding the Young at Heart Program contact Marsha Robertson at 864-712-0289.

• Pickens Senior Center

  The address is 129 Schoolhouse St, Pickens, South Carolina 29671.

  The phone number is (864) 878-6000.

  Our Mission

  The Senior Citizens of Pickens, Inc., is a non-profit organization founded on the principles of securing a permanent meeting place for the seniors of Pickens.

  The organization also seeks to provide fellowship, recreational activities and communal meals to the senior citizens of the Pickens area.

  This encourages seniors to be active mentally, physically and socially in order to better live their lives with quality and dignity.

  What Are We?

  The Senior Citizens of Pickens, Inc. is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide fellowship, recreational activities and communal meals to the senior citizens of the Pickens area.

  The goal is to have seniors to be active (mentally, physically and socially) in order to better live their lives with quality and dignity.

  The purpose of the program is to provide affordable meals, fitness activities, entertainment, and education programs for seniors.

  Meals are served at below cost of the requested donation.

  Fitness classes are free and provided by Cannon Hospital.

  Entertainment (all volunteer) and education are included for the donation for lunch or dinner.

  The Center is in the substantially renovated Hagood School, owned by the City of Pickens but leased and renovated by Senior Citizens of Pickens.

  The Center also has a small lending library and Internet access.

  There is a nominal annual membership fee and membership is open to anyone over 55 in the area.

• Pickens County Meals on Wheels
  349 Edgemont Ave. Liberty, SC 29657
  Phone: 864.855.3770
  Fax: 864.855.3769
  Email: info@pcmow.org
  Website: www.pcmow.org
• SHARE
  Food/Grocery Assistance, Medical & Prescription Assistance, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance, Heating Assistance
  Address: 1725 E. Main Street, Easley, SC 29640
  Phone: 864.859.2989
• Catholic Charities
  Dental Assistance, Medication Assistance, Mental Health Counseling, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance
  Address: 204 Douthit Street, Greenville, SC 29601
  Phone: 864.242.2233
• Miracle Relief Ministry
  Food/Grocery Assistance
  Address: 801 Pete Hollis Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29601
  Phone: 864.242.2911
• United Christian Ministries
  Food Pantry, Clothing, Utility Assistance
  Address: 303 Dacusville Highway, Easley, SC 29640
  Phone: 864.855.0853
• Gleaning House Ministries
  Food Pantry
  Address: McDaniel Avenue, Pickens, SC 29671
  Phone: 864.878.0102
• Salvation Army
  Clothing/Shoe Assistance, Emergency Housing/Shelter, Food/Grocery Assistance, Medication & Drug Assistance, Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance
  Address: Old Liberty Road, Easley, SC 29640
  Phone: 864.855.6408
• Clemson Community Care – Serves the Communities of Clemson, Central and Pendleton
  Food Pantry, Heating/Power Assistance, Water Bill Assistance, Rental Assistance, Homeless Emergency Support, Home Repair, Food Stamp Application Assistance
  Address: 105 Anderson Highway, Clemson, SC 29630
  Phone: 864.653.4460

• Just Call Bill - Consulting and Support
  Phone: 864-621-0224
  Address: 113 Bouchillion Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
  We provide technology services, educational classes and programs for senior adults and their families, so they can be better connected. Bill has worked with 100’s of seniors throughout South Carolina teaching them how to use their technology more confidently, effectively and safely.
• Emmanuel's Hammer
  Phone: 864-214-6139
  Address: 143 Dry Rock Rd. Townville, SC 29689
  We restore homes to safe, sanitary and secure conditions for homeowners in need.