$2.9 million investment to create 167 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Providence Home Care of SC, a Greenville-based healthcare services provider, is expanding its Greenville County presence due to increased demand for in-home and in-facility care. The company's $2.9 million investment in its corporate headquarters is expected to create 167 new jobs over the next decade.
Providence Home Care of SC provides skilled nursing and personal care and transportation services to Medicare and Medicaid recipients in the state of South Carolina. The company is expanding its mission statewide to include skilled nursing to clients in the private sector, and the company will soon be certified to provide additional behavioral healthcare services to Medicare and Medicaid clients. Providence also intends to add medication management and medical supply sales to its offerings.
Providence Home Care is located at Millport Circle in Greenville, with a current staff of around 28 administrative, sales and healthcare professionals. The new positions will be located in the Greenville headquarters. Those interested in working for the company are encouraged to visit Providence Home Care of SC's careers page for information on current openings and how to apply.
QUOTES
"Providence Home Care of SC would like to express our sincere gratitude to Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina team, which have helped our company continue to grow and succeed."- Johnathan Sumter, president of Providence Home Care of SC
"We couldn't be more excited to celebrate yet another expansion as Providence Home Care of SC invests an additional $2.9 million and creates 167 new jobs in the Upstate. This expansion demonstrates once again that South Carolina continues to be a place where businesses can not only grow but also find success year after year." - Gov. Nikki Haley
"We are continuing to see diversity in our economy, with manufactuing, service industry and innovative companies locating and growing in our state. The future of South Carolina's economy is bright and we are excited for what lies ahead." - Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
"This decision by Providence Home Care to expand its operations and headquarters here in Greenville County validates this region's focus on providing a robust and vibrant business climate, world-class healthcare services, and a superb quality of life that attracts and appeals to both individuals and companies. We salute their job creation and economic investment in this community." - Richard (Dick) Wilkerson, chairman of the Greenville Area Development Corporation
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Providence Home Care of SC is expanding its Greenville County presence due to increased demand for in-home and in-facility care.
- $2.9 million investment expected to create 167 new jobs over the next decade.
- Company provides skilled nursing and personal care and transportation services to Medicare and Medicaid recipients and is expanding its mission.
- Providence currently employs 28 personnel in its Greenville headquarters.
- Those interested in working for the company are encouraged to visit Providence Home Care of SC's careers page for information on current openings and how to apply.