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BrightStar Care

1701 Devonshire Dr Suite 102

5(23 ratings)· Columbia average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Ownership
Owner-operated, not corporate-run
Nursing expertise
Co-owner has a nursing background
Care flexibility
Supported a 75-day post-surgery recovery period
Complementary care role
Often used alongside assisted living or hospice services

What Families Think

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Families describe BrightStar Care in Columbia as a highly responsive, owner-run home health service that fills gaps in care for aging parents recovering from surgery or living in assisted living. Reviewers consistently praise the professionalism of caregivers and the direct, personal involvement of the owners in communication and problem-solving.

What reviewers praise

  • Owners personally communicate with families day or night
  • CNA staff described as caring, well-trained, and professional
  • Provided a reliable safety net alongside assisted living or hospice
  • Helped families through difficult transitions and medical recoveries
  • Consistent 5-star praise across all reviews

What reviewers flag

  • One reviewer noted the service was not the cheapest option

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BrightStar Care is a home care agency serving Columbia, South Carolina offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews.

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care is a home health and hospice provider serving Columbia, South Carolina. The company offers in-home care services, including support for patients recovering from surgery and serious illness, as well as ongoing care for elderly family members in assisted living or home settings.

Families consistently praise the owners, Brian and Holly, for their direct involvement and responsiveness, one family noted they "go out of their way to communicate anytime during the day or night." Holly's nursing background is highlighted as a particular asset for explaining medical issues and making in-person visits when concerns arise. Caregivers are described as caring, well-trained, and dependable; multiple families report that staff members feel like extensions of their own families.

The office staff is noted for responding quickly to requested changes in care arrangements. Families also emphasize the owners' periodic check-ins with both family members and caregivers to ensure quality and identify areas for improvement. Several reviews mention that while costs are not the lowest, families felt confident in the choice based on the level of service and personal attention provided.

BrightStar Care holds a 5-star rating across 23 Google reviews.

Types of Care at BrightStar Care

At-Home Care

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Reviews of BrightStar Care

5overall · 23 ratings combined

5★ on Google (23)

Lee Pitts

Jan 2025

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We met BrightStar last April. My wife was in rehabilitation following surgery and chemotherapy for Primary Central nervous system Lymphoma. She had a craniotomy to remove a major portion of the tumor. She had a problem with her walking and balance. Additionally she lost part of her field of vision. BrightStar provided her with care throughout the recovery. After 75 days we are completely satisfied with their services. All the staff and aides were very well trained and professional.while no one wants to go through in home care, BrightStar was a very good choice for us

Marilyn Dillon

Mar 2024

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Working with Brightstar has been an all-around good experience. The Brightstar office staff is quick to respond to reasonable changes requested by the family. The CNA staff overall is very good; caring, understanding, responsible and well-trained. The owners check in periodically with family members and caregivers in order to make sure things are going well and to find out what might be improved. At a difficult time of change, Brightstar has been key to the ongoing happiness, health and welfare of our elders needing care, which in effect, improves the outlook of our entire extended family. We are thankful for Brightstar and highly recommend their services!

James Harvey

Mar 2024

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BrightStar (Columbia, SC) has consistently provided excellent care for my parents. Brian (owner) approaches his work with the attention and patience of a calling. Every caregiver has become an extension of our family. We are grateful for BrightStar!

Lee Foster

Mar 2024

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Bright Star was very dependable providing care for our parents while they were staying in assisted living. Brian and Holly are very caring owners and go out of their way to communicate anytime during the day or night. It is a bonus that Holly has a nursing background to explain medical issues and medications and to go check on our parents when there were medical issues. Bright Star gave us a safety net for care that may not be provided by the assisted living facility or hospice. We used a different agency for many years but the relationship with assisted living management deteriorated. Management enjoyed working with Bright Star because of the communication and responsiveness they provided. We would highly recommend Bright Star care.

Michael B

Apr 2020

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When we found ourselves needing immediate help with an elderly family member, I called several places exploring costs and options. Although not the cheapest, I knew when I hung up the phone with BrightStar that we would contract with them. They bridged a very tough time for us over 2+ months while we arranged for an assisted living facility. We dealt with the owners directly which I really liked, they both have a strong interest in the integrity of the care they offer. The caregivers were great, always professional and always accommodating. We never felt the need to prep or “secure” the house and we would often get texts or calls whenever they felt we should be updated on a situation. During our experience the organization proved to be willing, proficient, and trustworthy, which is exactly what we needed. If I ever have the need again for that type of service I won’t hesitate to call BrightStar. Highly recommended.

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What types of care does BrightStar Care offer?

BrightStar Care offers At-Home Care.

Where is BrightStar Care located?

BrightStar Care is located at 1701 Devonshire Dr Suite 102 in Columbia, South Carolina.

What do families say about BrightStar Care?

BrightStar Care carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 23 Google reviews. Families describe BrightStar Care in Columbia as a highly responsive, owner-run home health service that fills gaps in care for aging parents recovering from surgery or living in assisted living. Reviewers consistently praise the professionalism of caregivers and the direct, personal involvement of the owners in communication and problem-solving. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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