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Area Agencies on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging in South Carolina

The South Carolina Department on Aging is the state's agency on aging.

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From the South Carolina Department on Aging
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Its programs include the Senior Nutrition Program, Family Caregiver Support, legal assistance for seniors and the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Call the toll-free number, or use GetCareSC.com to find service providers.

How to apply in South Carolina

In person
The department points to GetCareSC.com to find service providers. For Medicare help, it says to contact your local Area Agency on Aging.

Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.

Apply on the official site

Good to know

  • The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.

Source: Administration for Community Living (source 2)

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Sources

  1. South Carolina Department on Aging, South Carolina Department on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
  2. Administration for Community Living, State Units on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.

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