Providing Veteran Care Services to Charleston and the Surrounding Areas

Veteran home care services can include non-medical companion and personal care that covers everything from companionship and household duties like cooking, cleaning and laundry to individual needs such as bathing and hygiene, continence and toileting care, and mobility assistance. Choosing a veteran home care provider is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make for a family member, and that’s why we’re so passionate about what we do. We also offer travel companionship, recovery support after surgery, hospice care and much more for our clients in Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Johns Island.  

The Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension is a benefit that helps reduce the cost of care for older veterans and their surviving spouses. Veterans and their spouses who require the regular aid and attendance of another person (for activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, medication monitoring and other veteran care services) may qualify for this special benefit in addition to a monthly pension. To learn more about Aid and Attendance benefits, military service qualifications and how you may benefit from these services in addition to in-home care for veterans, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  

While home care for veterans does not always have a disability component, our team at FirstLight Home Care of Charleston is trained to help your loved one with disability-related issues, such as getting in and out of a vehicle or bed, moving around the house, climbing stairs or maintaining proper posture. We address both visible and invisible disabilities as part of our in-home care for veterans, so they feel well-cared for. We recognize that everyone is unique, and their care should reflect that as well. 

In-home care for veterans can encompass many other types of care, including but not limited to companion care to keep your loved one social and combat loneliness, personal care services to ensure proper hygiene, senior care to help keep the household organized and respite care to give familial caregivers much-needed time away. When you choose FirstLight Home Care for veteran home care, you’re choosing a partner who will support your loved one with empathy, expertise and a dedication to honoring their service through exceptional care. 

While placing your family member into a care facility may sound like the easiest route, they will be much happier in their own home. Our home care for veterans provides the highest level of care and comfort for your loved one while helping them retain their independence. For many veterans who dedicated their lives to this country, remaining at home represents another form of independence. Our approach creates a partnership that honors both their service and their individual needs, all within the comfort of home. With FirstLight Home Care of Charleston, veterans receive one-on-one attention from experienced caregivers who understand their journey and military service. 

We take pride in our proven track record of serving the veteran community in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Johns Island and surrounding areas. Our in-home caregivers undergo specialized training that goes beyond standard home care services. This includes understanding military culture and values, recognizing service-related conditions and using communication approaches that respect veterans’ unique life experiences. We also take the time to match veterans with caregivers who can form real connections based on shared understanding and respect.