Janet Baumgardner manages Comfort Keepers, a home care agency that has provided in-home senior support throughout North Augusta, South Carolina, for 25 years. The agency’s administrative office sits in the Fairview Gardens neighborhood, which has a walkability score of 65 out of 100. Care is delivered directly inside the comfort of each client’s private house, so the office location serves primarily as the corporate base for coordinating staff schedules.
The day-to-day services include personal grooming assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and local transportation. The field team consists of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who handle ongoing health monitoring, specialized memory care, and temporary respite relief. They also offer dedicated programming for veterans and coordinate home-safe activities like table games and light exercise. The business holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Families seeking home-based care options can contact the intake coordinator to discuss scheduling a home safety assessment. A phone consultation is a helpful first step to review the availability of care hours, match with a compatible caregiver, and get an outline of the hourly service rates.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Augusta's city center to Comfort Keepers's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Franke at Seaside | MC AL CCRC HOS IL NH SNF | Mt Pleasant | 44 | No | 53 | Private Rooms | A+ |
| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | MC AL CCRC IL NH SNF | West Columbia | 22 | Yes | 63 | - | A+ |
| Brookdale Anderson | MC AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Anderson | 160 | Yes | 43 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| North Haven Residential Care Home | MC AL RESC | North Charleston (Dismuke Mobile Home Park) | 16 | No | 51 | - | A+ |
| Comfort Keepers | MC HC RC | North Augusta (Fairview Gardens) | - | Yes | 65 | - | A+ |
Comfort Keepers is in North Augusta, South Carolina. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
South Carolina Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
South Carolina Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
South Carolina LIHEAP
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
