Who is Interim HealthCare of Charleston?

We are proud of the outstanding home care services we provide to people in need, each day.

Home Healthcare Services with Unmatched Compassion

At Interim HealthCare of Charleston, our primary goal is simple. We want to make life better for the people of Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties.

We also know that "better" means something different from one family to the next, which is why each of our care plans are cost-effective and highly personalized to you and your loved one’s needs.

Professional and Compassionate Staff

Through a team of certified nursing assistants, home health aides, personal care aides, registered nurses and companions, we provide a broad array of home care services. Our home care experts deliver care with integrity and compassion and take pride in making a difference for those who need it most.

Our Philosophy of Care

Our HomeLife Enrichment® standard of care brings value and purpose to the lives of our clients. By looking beyond the basic needs, we can provide holistic care services encompassing the mind, body, spirit and family. We believe in enriching home life so that people are safe and independent and living with dignity, purpose and self-worth.

By working closely with your family, our qualified team will understand your individual situation and develop specific protocols and activities designed to turn each day into a comfortable flow of engaging, fun and interactive activities. At the very core of this approach is the gift of empowerment, so patients and their families feel in control of their own destinies. After all, a little independence goes a long way.

To our Patients, We Promise to:

Enrich your life with every interaction
Respect and honor all of your healthcare choices
Treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve
Provide patient and family-centered care, communicating clearly with all involved
Deliver the highest level of physical, social, emotional and spiritual care

Meet our Staff

Dawn Baker

RN, Co-Owner

Dawn has been an owner since 2006 and was raised in Ohio. She moved to Charleston in 1995. She is passionate about being a nurse and giving back to her community. Dawn was a former police officer for the City of Charleston before becoming a nurse. She is proudly serving on the board for East Cooper Community Outreach. In her free time, she enjoys offshore fishing with Robb, family time, and Pearl, an English Crème Golden Retriever.

Paula Tharp

Co-Owner

Paula has been an owner since 2006. She was raised in Michigan and moved to South Carolina in 1998. She is passionate about being able to give people options to aging in place and loves being a resource other. She is proud of the people that work for Interim and honestly believe they are what makes the company successful. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing at home and reading.

Robb Baker Jr.

Co-Owner

Robb has been with the company since 2014. He was born in Charleston and raised in Awendaw where he resides with his wife Dawn (Owner). Robb enjoys meeting with people in the community and knowing that he can help offer solutions to those looking to age in place. He proudly is serving as president of the East Cooper Kiwanis Club. He enjoys all the great fishing and hunting opportunities that the Lowcountry provides.

Ashlee Pittmann

PT DPT , CEO

Ashlee is not only our CEO, but she is also responsible for growing home health from the ground up. Her leadership is the foundation of what makes Interim Home Health the best in the industry. Although she has only been with the company since 2019, she has managed to put together a team of dedicated, compassionate skilled clinicians and staff that are second to none. Ashlee is proud of her excellent team, the positive culture, and the continued growth she sees. When not at work she enjoys crafting and being with friends, family and pets.

Brett McCoy

MPT, Administrator Home Health

Brett was born and raised in Spartanburg, SC and moved to Charleston for College and never looked back. She has been with Interim since 2019, and has worked as a Physical Therapist, as a Business Development Representative for Home Health and Personal Care, and now as the Administrator of Home Health. Brett's love for her job comes from working with a team of dedicated and experienced clinicians whose goal is to provide the absolute BEST healthcare in the Lowcountry. When not hard at work Brett enjoys watching her children play sports like soccer, baseball and volleyball.

Casey Kopcsak

MSOT, Vice President of Strategic Development

Casey is an Occupational Therapist by trade and has dedicated her career to working with the geriatric population. She is passionate about serving Lowcountry Seniors by providing exceptional home care along the continuum – including Home Health, Personal Care and Hospice. “It is an absolute joy to spend my days spreading the word about the incredible care our team provides. They make my job easy.” In her free time Casey enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and 2 little boys.

Margaret Holmes

Director of Personal Care & Support Services

Margaret Holmes comes to us with over 20 years of experience in HealthCare Administration in multiple roles to include Staff Development and Quality Assurance, Program Director, Human Resources, Payroll Specialist, Scheduler, Office Manager, Program Director and also including over 5 years as TBI and NHTD Medicaid Waiver Program Specialist contracted to the Department of Health. She has been a Caregiver working directly with individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Physical Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities and also was a Caregiver for her mother in her own home while raising her 2 children, her step-son and her nephew in Upstate New York. Margaret has recently returned to her sunshine state of birth here in South Carolina!

Georgia Smith

Director of Hospice Operations

Georgia Smith has been in healthcare for 43 years. She spent 20 years as a RT in Arkansas, and came to Charleston 24 years ago to work in Hospice management. Georgia fell in love with hospice advocating for patients and families at the most vulnerable time in their lives. Inspiring hope through excellent care and life’s journey of hospice patients. Georgia has Specialized in hospice and palliative care for more than 20 years, she understands that advocating for a patient means lifting them up, adjusting treatment goals, managing symptoms, and making the most of their last days, weeks, or months. While hospice is a love in her life, the love of her life is her 5 grandchildren that she adores and spends all her free time with….ball games, dance, crafts, water, and all of the magical adventures they embark on.