Sponsored jointly by Palmetto Richland, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Health and Human Services, Palmetto SeniorCare has gained national attention for its non-traditional approach to caring for the frail elderly. The program now serves over 350 patients at six locations in the Columbia, S.C., area, including Palmetto SeniorCare at Eau Claire Day Health Center, Laurel Day Health Center, Lexington Day Health Center, Shandon Day Health Center, Trenholm Day Health Center and White Rock Day Health Center. Palmetto SeniorCare Services Palmetto SeniorCare provides participants with many kinds of care either directly or by contractual relationship. A participant's personal care team will work with the participant and family members to decide what services best meet his or her needs. There also are meals and snacks, and recreational and social activities.
Transportation is provided.
Primary and Specialty Medical Care - Palmetto SeniorCare provides direct physician services. Primary care services are provided by Palmetto SeniorCare physicians. In addition, a variety of medical and surgical specialists are available to assure that all of the participant's healthcare needs are met. Prescribed medicines, artificial limbs, durable medical equipment, vision care, psychiatric care and hearing services are available when needed. Hospital Patient Care - Hospital services are provided by Palmetto Richland.