Service Providers

The mission for the Senior Centers of Cherokee County is to be the focal point for providing all senior adults with information and services designed to assist them in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities as long as possible. In 1972, The Senior Center began as a pilot project under the “Family Counseling” umbrella of Spartanburg, SC. In 1975, Cherokee County
Services to the aging was chartered as a 501C3. We now operate as the Senior Centers of Cherokee County, Inc. Senior Centers operates two sites one in Gaffney and in Blacksburg. Senior Centers of Cherokee County is the local area on aging.

Since 1994, Walton Options has provided services and resources to help people with all types of disabilities live independently within the community. As a private, non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL), we serve 16 counties in Georgia and 10 counties in South Carolina. Our Core Services include Information & Referral, Independent living Skills, Institutional Transition, Advocacy & Outreach and Peer Support. We are able to provide these services, information and resources through a variety of federal, state and community partners.

Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging (AAA) provides and finds services designed to assist seniors in leading independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own homes and communities as long as possible.

HopeHealth in Orangeburg is 1 of 3 Infectious Diseases Treatment and Prevention Centers, and committed to providing infectious diseases services to Orangeburg, Bamberg, and Calhoun Counties. The site opened its doors in 2006 providing case management services to individuals living with HIV, but has since expanded its services to include community education and prevention, as well as Hepatitis C care. The site is also home to a Personal Health Clinic which is open to the community provides affordable sexual health care, including STD screenings and treatment, as well as pap smears.

The Orangeburg team consists of teams of medical case managers, a community management and clinical staff including a nurse and an infectious diseases nurse practitioner and physician. HopeHealth in Orangeburg provides care to more than 450 patients per year.

Inpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health

We are an inpatient crisis stabilization unit for patients 65 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis or dementia related behavioral crisis and who are acute enough to warrant hospitalization.  We are a secured unit with 20 beds located inside KershawHealth Medical Center in Camden, SC.  Our Medical Director is Geriatric Psychiatrist, Kevin Nasky, DO and our staff consists of Dr. Nasky, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, social workers, activities therapist, RNs, LPNs and CNAs and a community education coordinator.  Our average length of stay is 10-12 days.  We accept all insurances at this time.

In Home Care for Seniors and Assisted Living Community Finder and Referral Services

Agency helping seniors find appropriate and budget focused care options in the independent and assisted living space including dementia care and home health.

Assisted Living Locators is a FREE referral/placement service for seniors looking for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or In Home Companion Care Services.

Food Pantry, providing food and assist in Utilities for the Low income Disable.

Private Mental Health provider

Diversified Training Consultants Group provides senior care management and dementia care planning while helping families navigate long term care.

Golden Corner Respite Care programs provides meaningful activity for seniors affected by dementia while their caregiver takes a needed break.

We provide food, clothes, some meds (restrictions) and help in obtaining furniture or household goods

Faith based option for Hospice care.

Medical alert system

We are an activity center for adults 50 years and up. The Lourie Center’s mission is to provide opportunities for older adults to remain physically fit, socially engaged, intellectually stimulated and independent.

We provide companionship to our aging population and support workforce caregivers who care for our aging population.

We are a Move Management Company, specializing in helping older adults and their families manage the often overwhelming process of downsizing and moving.

We provide low to moderate income housing.

Tara Hall is a home and school for abused, neglected or emotionally troubled boys.

Concierge and personal assistant services to seniors. Provide downsizing, decluttering and movement preparation services.

          Age causes us to grow older,

                    Time allows us to grow wiser,

                                   and Friendships help us to laugh and enjoy life to the fullest.

Love House Academy's Senior Day Program is designed for retired adults over the age of 60 who are looking for a place to remain healthy in Mind, Body, and Soul.  It is for Lowcountry seniors who seek a reputable local organization to help them enjoy life to its fullest.  Our Senior Day Program is also ideal for seniors who may otherwise be isolated in their home environment.

Love House Academy's Senior Day Program is free and open to the public.  With sites across Beaufort County, seniors have easy access to a program that supports healthy socialization, physical activity, creativity, and soul-strengthening.  We encourage regular attendance, and transportation is available to and from the Day Program.

Participants can expect to be around other people their age who seek the same in a Senior Day Program.  Our services are structured with a simple routine including planned activities and fun adventures.  Our goal is to support seniors in having healthy, active lifestyles and to inspire choices that promote wellness and overall improved quality of life.

Activities include but are not limited to:  Socialization, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Fitness, BINGO, Community Excursions, Monthly Community Fellowships, Shopping, Gardening, Lifelong Learning, and more.

As of April, 2018 we have four Senior Day Program locations (Port Royal, Ladys Island, St. Helena, and Yemassee) and we are building up interest for our fifth location in Seabrook (please let us know if you or someone you know is interested in our Seabrook site and we will keep you informed as to when it will open).

To register, please contact our main office and request an application.  Our main office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm.

Beaufort County has a large number of grandparents raising grandkids.  If you or someone you know is in need of affordable after-school and/or summer care, our Learning Academy services for students (children must be at least five years old) may be a good fit.  The Learning Academy focuses on continual educational opportunities when school is out of session and supports academics, attendance, positive behavior, and healthy choices in mind, body, and soul.  Please see our website for details or call for more information.

About Our Director:

Co-Pastor Theresa Roberts is an influential icon in her Beaufort County community through her outreach ministries and public involvement.  She attentively mentors and supports seniors, children, teens, young adults, and women.  Her passion for seeing lives changed has resulted in the $1-A-Day After School Program, the Love House Learning Academy, the Summer Learning Academy, and the Senior Day Program.  Theresa is by far a trailblazer when it comes to supporting the community and helping to bridge the gap between vulnerable people and accessible services that improve quality of life.

Serenity Keepers Home Care is a non medical In-home care agency.

The Palmettos of Charleston provides assisted living and memory care for seniors.