In-home care near Columbia, SC.
A First Name Basis provides high-quality in-home care for older adults and others with special needs in and around Columbia, South Carolina.

Our Columbia office.
We serve the greater Columbia area.
Contact us in Columbia.
1345 Garner Lane, Suite 106
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-743-3306
Fax: 839-228-2999
Interested in becoming a caregiver? Stop by our office during the week or apply now.
Business hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Need help after business hours? Reach out to our Support Team 24/7. Your Care Manager can also be reached after hours, if the need arises.
Quick facts: Home care in Columbia.
Serving Columbia and the surrounding area.
- Many people in Columbia, South Carolina, rely on Medicaid for senior and disability in-home care services. We accept nearly all waiver and non-waiver Medicaid programs.
- We are proud of the many veterans and military families in Columbia and the surrounding area. We accept veterans’ benefits to help provide trusted home care for veterans.
- Our professional caregivers will provide care in your loved one’s home, arriving promptly and reliably for every visit.
- We attract and retain the best caregivers in the Columbia area. Our full-time caregivers complete a rigorous 21-point evaluation and training program to ensure the highest quality in-home care.

Here for your loved one.
Senior home care.
Care from A First Name Basis lets older adults age in place in the comfort and familiarity of home. Our professional caregivers can provide a range of services, including personal care, meal prep, medication management, transportation, and companionship.
Disability home care.
We provide in-home care for intellectually or developmentally disabled adults and children. Our compassionate caregivers build a genuine connection with your loved one, while attending to personal care and other needs as part of a tailored daily plan.
Caring on A First Name Basis

Our average caregiver-to-client relationship.
Many of our caregivers have built years-long relationships with clients. As our name suggests, you and your loved one will know our caregiver on A First Name Basis.
We accept Medicaid.
We accept Medicaid for in-home care in Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Arkansas. We accept nearly all waiver and non-waiver Medicaid programs. Our Intake Team can help you access the in-home care that your loved one needs. Call us at 877-557-5525.
Benefits for veterans and spouses.
The Aid & Attendance benefit (for veterans and surviving spouses) can be used to cover in-home care. The VA’s Respite Care benefit can also apply to in-home care. Contact our friendly Intake Team for a consultation today: 877-557-5525.