Senior Helpers of Charleston Acquires Lowcountry Companions

Local In-home Senior Care Company Expands Support of Seniors and their Families in the Tri County Area

CHARLESTON, SC Senior Helpers^®,one of the nation’s premier providers of personalized in-home senior care, today announced its Charleston, SC-based location has acquired Lowcountry Companions, a provider of home and hospice care to elders throughout Mount Pleasant and Charleston, South Carolina. The acquisition of Lowcountry Companions complements Senior Helpers of Charleston’s mission to help local seniors continue to enjoy the comfort of their own home despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges. Low Country Companions will now operate under the Senior Helpers of Charleston name.

“Our acquisition of Lowcountry Companions strategically expands our reach in South Carolina allowing for more growth of in-home and hospice care opportunities, said Amy Petersen-Smith, owner of Senior Helpers of Charleston. “In light of recent events, home-based care is on the front lines of healthcare and we’re passionate about supporting our community. We are proud to provide a valuable resource to local elders and their family by helping to alleviate the stress associated with caregiving and ensure a better quality of life for families through personalized in-home senior care.”

“Lowcountry Companions’ outstanding reputation and high-quality services will serve Senior Helpers objective to ensure a better quality of life for seniors and their families by providing dependable and affordable care,” said Tali Wells of Lowcountry Companions. “Amy and her team at Senior Helpers bring a wealth of knowledge and commitment, caring and kindness, and years of experience. The combination of companies and complementary offerings will fuel growth, allowing us to help support more seniors in the community, while maintaining best-in-class care.”

Senior Helpers operates with a vision to be the leading home care company in each community it serves. Its caregivers in the Tri County area are trained to offer the highest level of care possible based on the company’s Senior Gems® Alzheimer’s and Dementia care program. As the gold standard for excellence in personalized in-home senior care, the program was developed in conjunction with nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow, Positive Approach, LLC. Local residents will also benefit from the company’s Parkinson’s Care Program, a specialized training program for its caregivers created in conjunction with leading experts from the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Centers of Excellence network. 

Senior Helpers of Charleston will continue to operate during the current COVID-19 pandemic as an essential health service and home health agency. The company will offer Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), provided by Senior Helpers and designed to help ensure all its caregivers and clients remain safe and also continue providing optimal care for seniors and their families during this critical time when they are most vulnerable. 

Senior Helpers of Charleston is located at 359 Wando Place Dr. Suite B Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. For more information, please visit www.seniorhelpers.com/sc/charleston. For inquiries, please call Amy Petersen-Smith at (843) 628-3486  or email amy.smith@seniorhelpers.com. Senior Helpers of Charleston is also hiring caregivers. For more information on available jobs, call (843) 628-3317 or visit https://www.seniorhelpers.com/sc/charleston/careers

About Senior Helpers® 

Senior Helpers® is the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers® has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors. 

Senior Helpers® was the first and remains the only national in-home care provider to be certified as a Great Place to Work. The company has been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the best places to work in the aging services category and one of the best places to work in the state of New York. Senior Helpers is named to the Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises list as well as one of Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise Companies. Moreover, the company is an approved partner in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Senior Helpers is also an active member of the Healthcare Leadership Council—an exclusive alliance of leading healthcare companies from all health sectors committed to advancing the American healthcare system. Learn more by visiting http://www.seniorhelpers.com.

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