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Which Area Agency on Aging serves my county in South Carolina?
Last verified October 17, 2026 · All South Carolina resources
South Carolina has 10 Area Agencies on Aging, one for each regional planning and service area, each covering three to six counties. The state Department on Aging can be reached toll-free at 1-800-868-9095.
The state office is the South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA). Anywhere in the US, the Eldercare Locator (eldercare.acl.gov, 1-800-677-1116) connects you to your local agency.
| Agency | Counties served | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Area Agency on Aging | Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg | (864) 242-9733 |
| Catawba Area Agency on Aging | Chester, Lancaster, York, Union | (803) 329-9670 |
| Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging | Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Richland | (803) 376-5390 |
| Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging | Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper | (843) 473-3991 |
| Lower Savannah Area Agency on Aging | Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Orangeburg | (803) 508-7033 |
| Pee Dee Area Agency on Aging | Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro | (843) 383-8632 |
| Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging | Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Sumter | (803) 775-7381 |
| Trident Area Agency on Aging | Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester | (843) 554-2275 |
| Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging | Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Saluda | (864) 941-8050 |
| Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging | Georgetown, Horry, Williamsburg | (843) 546-8502 |
What does an Area Agency on Aging do?
Area Agencies on Aging plan and fund local services for older adults under the Older Americans Act: information and referral, in-home services, meals, caregiver support and help applying for benefits. Many contract with home care agencies to deliver in-home services.
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