South Carolina · DDSN / OIDD Home Care

DDSN Home Care Services in South Carolina

Compassionate, person-centered in-home care for individuals and families throughout the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee, and Lowcountry — delivered in the comfort and familiarity of home.

South Carolina's former DDSN is now the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) within BHDD. Many families still search "DDSN" — so do we, right alongside the current name.

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Experienced SC Caregivers

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25+ Counties Served

Flexible In-Home Support

Local Care Coordination

Screened & Trained Staff

From The Heart Home Care is an independent home care provider. We are not the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, SCDHHS, or Medicaid.

Understanding DDSN Home Care in South Carolina

DDSN home care is a commonly used term for in-home and community-based services provided to eligible South Carolinians with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or related support needs. The exact services a person receives depend on individual needs, program eligibility, authorization, and provider availability.

On April 28, 2025, South Carolina reorganized DDSN into OIDD, which now coordinates services for South Carolinians with severe, lifelong disabilities involving intellectual disability, autism, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and similar conditions. The name changed — the population served and the underlying purpose did not.

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What we CAN help with What we CANNOT determine
Confirming our service availability, staffing, and county coverage DDSN/OIDD program eligibility
Explaining how our services fit an existing or pending authorization Medicaid waiver enrollment status
Matching a caregiver to routines, personality, and schedule Approval or denial of a service plan

In-Home Services From The Heart Home Care May Provide

Availability depends on your county, existing authorization, and current staffing capacity. Our care team confirms specifics at intake.

Respite Care

Planned, temporary relief for family caregivers. A caregiver steps in for a few hours or a full day, maintaining routines, monitoring safety, and providing authorized personal assistance so families can attend appointments or simply rest.

Personal Care Services

Hands-on support with bathing and hygiene, dressing and grooming, toileting assistance, mobility and transfer support, and meal-related help — delivered within the caregiver's authorized scope.

Adult Companion Services

Companionship, social interaction, and safety supervision. Support with established routines, community participation, appointment accompaniment, and encouragement toward independence.

In-Home Support

Supervision, cueing, and skill-building within household routines, community access, shopping and errands, and appointment support — aimed at maintaining independence.

Independent Living Skills

Support with meal planning, household organization, personal routines, community navigation, communication skills, and money-management tasks within the authorized scope.

Transportation Support

[Include only where currently offered.] May cover qualifying appointments or activities, with a caregiver accompanying the participant as needed. Geographic and scheduling limits vary — confirm with our intake team.

Who From The Heart Home Care Supports

Children with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Adults with intellectual or related disabilities
Autistic children and adults
Individuals with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries
Those needing daily supervision or personal assistance
Adults working toward greater independence
Families needing temporary caregiver relief
Individuals transitioning from another provider

A diagnosis alone does not automatically establish program eligibility or service authorization. We're glad to talk through where you currently stand and what the next step might look like.

How to Begin DDSN Home Care With From The Heart Home Care

1

Confirm Your Current Status

Already receiving DDSN/OIDD services? Have a case manager or active authorization? Waiting, unsure, or haven't applied yet? There's no wrong starting point.
2

Identify the Needed Service

You, your family, guardian, and case manager work together to determine which authorized services best address assessed needs.
3

Contact From The Heart Home Care

Our intake team confirms county coverage, requested service, staffing availability, current authorization, preferred schedule, caregiver requirements, and documentation.
4

Complete the Intake Process

Introductory call, review of service needs, authorization verification, caregiver matching, schedule confirmation, and start-of-care planning.
5

Begin Personalized Support

Our care team monitors satisfaction, communicates with the family or guardian, and adjusts support as needs change over time.

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Why Choose From The Heart Home Care?

Differentiator What that means for your family
Personalized Caregiver Matching Routines, personality, communication preferences, and schedule all factor into who we send to your door.
Compassionate, Dependable Support Real scheduling procedures, attendance monitoring, backup staffing, and supervisor availability — not just a promise.
Experienced Caregivers Background screening, orientation, required training, continuing education, and ongoing supervision.
Local South Carolina Presence Nine local offices across the state — Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Columbia, Sumter, Charleston, Beaufort, Greenwood, and Kingstree — each coordinating care for its surrounding counties.
Person-Centered Care Preferences, goals, routines, dignity, and independence guide every service decision.
Communication With Families & Case Managers Clear handling of schedule changes, care updates, service concerns, and documentation.

From The Heart Home Care has been serving South Carolina families since 2018, with a focus on investing in experienced, compassionate caregivers. [Claims about years of DDSN/OIDD-specific program experience, as opposed to general home care experience, should be separately verified before publishing.]

South Carolina Areas Served

From The Heart Home Care provides in-home care across 25+ South Carolina counties, from Greenville and Anderson in the Upstate to Charleston and Beaufort in the Lowcountry. DDSN/OIDD service availability may vary by county, requested service, authorization, caregiver availability, and schedule.

Upstate

Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Laurens, Newberry, Greenwood

Midlands

Richland, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Clarendon

Pee Dee

Williamsburg, Georgetown, Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Horry

Lowcountry

Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DDSN stand for in South Carolina?

DDSN stood for the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, the state agency that historically coordinated services for people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism, and related conditions. It is now the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD).

Is DDSN now called OIDD?

Yes. South Carolina reorganized DDSN into OIDD on April 28, 2025, within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Many families still search "DDSN," and both terms refer to the same services.

Does From The Heart Home Care provide DDSN services?

From The Heart Home Care is a private-pay, non-medical home care agency serving South Carolina families — including specialized support for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and related developmental needs. We are not currently listed as a DDSN/OIDD Medicaid waiver-enrolled provider. If your loved one has an active DDSN/OIDD authorization, please confirm directly with our care team whether our services can supplement or work alongside that plan.

What in-home services are available?

We offer Companion Care, Personal Care, Hospital-to-Home transition support, Respite In-Home Care, Hospice Care Services, Specialized and Advanced Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, 24-Hour Care, Live-In Senior Care, Cancer Care, Diabetes Care, Brain & Spinal Cord Injury at-Home Care, Special Needs & Autism support, and Post-Rehab Care. Availability of any specific service depends on your location and caregiver schedule — our care team can confirm details at intake.

Who qualifies for DDSN or OIDD services?

Eligibility is determined through South Carolina's state assessment process and depends on the individual's disability, documented needs, and program criteria. From The Heart Home Care does not make eligibility determinations.

Does Medicaid pay for DDSN home care?

Certain authorized services may be covered through applicable South Carolina Medicaid waiver programs. Coverage depends on eligibility, enrollment, assessed needs, and authorization.

Can From The Heart Home Care help me apply for DDSN services?

Our intake team can offer general process guidance, but we do not make eligibility decisions. Applications go through the appropriate state agency and your case manager.

Do I need a case manager?

Most individuals enrolled in DDSN/OIDD programs work with an assigned case manager or early interventionist who coordinates services, authorizations, and the service plan.

Which South Carolina counties are served?

We serve 25+ counties across four regions: the Upstate (Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, Laurens, Newberry, Greenwood), the Midlands (Richland, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Clarendon), the Pee Dee (Williamsburg, Georgetown, Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Horry), and the Lowcountry (Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester).

How quickly can home care begin?

Timing depends on completed intake, authorization status, caregiver availability, location, and scheduling requirements.

Does From The Heart Home Care support children and adults?

Yes. We support seniors and adults through services like Personal Care, Companion Care, and Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, and we support children through our Special Needs & Autism program, which covers conditions such as autism, ADD, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and related diagnoses. Every plan begins with an in-home assessment so care is matched to the individual's actual needs, regardless of age.

Can a family member become a paid caregiver?

This isn't a program we currently offer. Paid family-caregiver arrangements are typically tied to specific Medicaid waiver structures rather than private-pay home care agencies. If this option matters to your family, we'd encourage you to ask your case manager about consumer-directed or self-directed care options through the appropriate state waiver program.

Find Dependable DDSN Home Care in South Carolina

Finding reliable support shouldn't feel like another full-time responsibility. Tell us your county, the service you're seeking, and whether an authorization is already in place — our care team will review availability and explain your next step.

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