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The 9 Best In-Home Care Agencies in Sumter, SC

Few agencies are based in Sumter, SC itself, so this list ranks the top-rated licensed in-home care agencies serving Sumter, SC and the surrounding towns, ordered by the Care Close to Home Score. Each holds an active South Carolina In-Home Care Provider license and has at least 10 public reviews. Avodah Home Care, LLC ranks first with 4.9 stars from 207 reviews. Ask any agency to confirm it covers your address.

Updated November 2026 · Data: state license rosters, checked October 28, 2026 · How we list agencies

9 top-ranked agencies · by Care Close to Home Score
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These are the top 9, ranked by the Care Close to Home Score. 47 other licensed agencies serve Sumter, SC and are not listed. How we rank

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Cost of care in South Carolina

Median hourly rate$31
20 hrs / week$2,719/mo
40 hrs / week$5,438/mo

Non-medical in-home care. Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey.

Paying for in-home care in South Carolina

Most families pay privately or use long-term care insurance, Medicaid waivers, VA benefits or local Area Agency on Aging programs.

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Licensed in-home care in Sumter, SC: how to compare agencies

We ranked the top nine in-home care agencies serving Sumter, SC. Every one holds an active South Carolina In-Home Care Provider license in the South Carolina Department of Public Health public roster dated October 28, 2026, and each has at least 10 public reviews. They are ordered by the Care Close to Home Score, which combines the rating (adjusted for how many reviews stand behind it), the number of reviews, and the license check. The other 47 licensed agencies serving Sumter, SC are not listed here.

In-home care means non-medical help that lets an older adult keep living at home: bathing and dressing, meals, housekeeping, errands, medication reminders and company. It is usually paid for privately, with long-term care insurance, a Medicaid program or VA benefits, not by Medicare. Compare at least three agencies, and ask each whether caregivers are employees, how they are screened, who supervises them, the minimum hours and the hourly rate.

In South Carolina, the median rate for in-home care is $31 an hour, about $2,719 a month for 20 hours a week (CareScout 2025).

The 56 agencies on this list are based in 5 ZIP codes; the busiest are 29150 (47 agencies), 29153 (3 agencies) and 29154 (3 agencies). If Sumter has too few choices for your needs, the closest other cities we list are Manning (6 agencies, about 18 miles away), Bishopville (3 agencies, about 20 miles away) and Camden (9 agencies, about 26 miles away).

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Aging at home in Sumter

Sumter is a Sumter County city of about 43,000 near the geographic center of South Carolina, nicknamed the Gamecock City. It is a regional retail and medical hub, and Shaw Air Force Base sits nearby. About 16.7 percent of residents are 65 or older. Older adults tend to live in established neighborhoods around City Center, Cherryvale, and Westhaven, and families often arrange care so a parent can keep their house, church, and long-time doctor while someone helps with meals and housework.

16.7% of residents are 65 or older. Source: 2020 Census, city of Sumter (via Wikipedia).

Neighborhoods and nearby towns

In Sumter, families ask about care in Cherryvale, Westhaven, City Center, South Sumter and Carolina Garden.

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Agencies listed here also commonly serve nearby Shaw Air Force Base, Mayesville, Pinewood, Wedgefield, Dalzell and Columbia. Confirm each agency's service area before you sign.

Familiar places in Sumter

Care that fits the routines of home often means getting to the places that matter: Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter Town Hall-Opera House, Carnegie Public Library and Riley Park.

Planning care in Sumter

Sumter has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters, so heat safety and air conditioning matter, and the state is exposed to tropical storms. The city is about 45 miles from Columbia and roughly 100 miles from both Charleston and the Grand Strand, so specialist trips often mean a longer drive. Swan Lake Iris Gardens has level paths and shaded rest spots, and the Shot Pouch Greenway gives walkers a paved route.

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Questions Sumter families ask

How many licensed in-home care agencies are there in Sumter?

The state roster dated October 28, 2026 lists 56 agencies in Sumter with an active South Carolina license. Agencies based in nearby towns may also serve Sumter.

How do I choose an in-home care agency in Sumter?

Call at least three. Ask whether caregivers are employees or independent contractors, how they are screened and supervised, the minimum hours and the hourly rate, and what happens when a caregiver is sick. Ask for a written care plan. Our guide to how to check an agency has the full list.

How are these agencies ranked?

Each agency has an active state license and at least 10 public reviews. The Care Close to Home Score is out of 100: 60 points for the review rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews counts for less than a hundred; 20 for the number of reviews; 15 for the license check; and 5 for a verified phone and website. Agencies cannot pay to rank higher.

How do families pay for in-home care in Sumter?

Most pay privately, by the hour. Long-term care insurance, Medicaid waivers and VA benefits can help with bathing help, meals, housekeeping or companionship.

What does "licensed" mean?

The agency holds a license from the state health department. Licensing sets minimum standards and allows the state to inspect and act on complaints, but it does not rate how good the care is.

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