What drives our passion for expert care services
To support our clients and their loved ones by providing the most reliable care services
To work as a united team providing the best senior care in the world, with the broadest range of services, and the most loving and consistent care anywhere
We are committed to providing you with the best care for your specific needs
In the mid-1990’s, just outside of Sacramento, California, Michael Newman felt frustrated by the lack of resources for seniors in his community. An owner and operator of facilities for seniors, he saw many seniors and their loved ones arrive at his facilities confused and overwhelmed after trying to find the right assisted living community. This frustration eventually shaped his vision: To create a company that would serve seniors in the community by providing trusted care, compassionate support, and professional advice.
In 1996, Michael acted on his vision and founded Always Best Care. Since that time, Always Best Care has become one of the nation’s leading providers of non-medical in-home care, senior living referral services and home health care. Always Best Care was formed with the belief and agenda of taking the burden off of the families’ shoulders and putting it on our own. People with passion have made Always Best Care what it is today. Although times may change, our foundation never will.
Michael Newman believes that a successful senior care company is built on successful relationships at every level, in all directions. The things that make every relationship work make business relationships work too – caring, trust, respect, and communication. These are the values that guide our relationships with our clients, franchisees, employees, vendors, our community, and everyone we touch. Caring relationships are the foundation of our work – a sincere concern for the betterment of life that goes beyond just doing what is required, but doing the most we can for the seniors entrusted to our care.
Always Best Care began franchising in 2007 and today provides services through a network of more than 225 franchised territories across the United States and Canada.
Since 1996, Always Best Care has helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services. In select markets we’ve also added skilled home care for clients that suffer from illness or injury.
Our passion for helping people maintain a safe, independent and dignified lifestyle represents the strong foundation of Always Best Care. Every client receives extraordinary care in an inspiring environment with caring and compassionate people. Our Care Coordinators have worked with thousands of seniors across the country, and we’re always ready to help you!
Our vision:
The Always Best Care resources include an extensive library to help you make better informed decisions on senior care and more. Our vision is to work as a united TEAM providing the best senior care in the world – with the broadest range of services, and the most loving and consistent care anywhere.
Service coverage
Always Best Care Senior Services provides senior care in Western NC, communities of Western NC , including Asheville, Hendersonville, and the surrounding communities in Western North Carolina.
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103 Underwood Rd., Suite J, Fletcher, NC 28732
Always Best Care combines national strength and standards with local accessibility and personal service. Jim Smeaton, the owners of Always Best Care-Western NC, are local residents and take great pride in helping families care for their loved ones. Our goal is to join your family's journey and provide the absolute best care plan for your loved one. Our entire team has your loved ones best interests at heart, and we'll ensure that exceptional service and care is provided to all family members. All of our caregivers are carefully screened, thoroughly trained, bonded and insured to provide the safest and highest level of care. We have strong relationships with area hospitals, social workers, senior communities and senior resources across our communities. We are ready and willing to serve all your special care needs today!
Care Consultation
The first step in our process includes a personal consultation with a Care Coordinator at no charge to you. In our meeting, we will thoroughly discuss your care needs, create a detailed care plan, and work with you on financing and logistics.
The meeting will consist of:
Individual care plans are constantly being assessed and updated to meet physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of our clients.
We know that exceptional service sets us apart from all other home care companies. All of our team members and caregivers receive comprehensive training before being assigned to a care plan. Our standard is that "we only hire care providers we would have care for our own loved ones."
Always Best Care provides in-home care services from as little as one hour per day up to 24-hour care, and up to 7 days a week. Whatever your care needs are, Always Best Care is there for you.
Some key home care services we provide include:
Please let one of our Care Coordinators meet with you to discuss your needs and to assist in developing a personalized care plan specific to the level of care you need.
Take the first step with us – contact your local Always Best Care representative today.
We are a team of caring and compassionate people working together to provide the best possible care for you and your loved ones
We have worked with thousands of seniors and their families across the U.S. and Canada, providing the best service each step of the way
Our team of professional caregivers has a proven track record of providing expert care to seniors and people with specific needs
Your local Always Best Care team helps families throughout Fletcher and surrounding areas
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“Always best care is a good company for senior services and also for employment. They”
“I own a financial services business and share clients with Always Best Care. Recently, one”
“I love working here! Jim truly cares about his clients and employees. The staff goes”
“Always best care is a good company for senior services and also for employment. They”
“My husband was placed with always best care after leaving the hospital. he has received”
“Always Best Care is one the best company’s to work for. Treats everyone like Family”
“Always best care is very professional and they love the clients and their patients”
“From the first day that I started it was an experience to learn your ways”
“Absolutely the best staff. They come to the house for 4 hours to take care”
“My mom and her husband are 80 and 92 years old. They’ve both had Covid,”
“It is a privilege to serve this company’s clients and staff. I am impressed every”
“ABC Asheville was always prompt and responsive to our family needs. Mary was thoughtful and”
“Always Best Care has helped me grow so much as a person and it is”
“Great home care agency who really cares about their clients. Highly recommended.”
“I wanted to say thank you to all the ladies that helped look after Mom.”
“Always Best Care has a very compassionate staff. Jim goes above and beyond to ensure”
“Always Best Care has a very compassionate staff. Jim goes above and beyond to ensure”
“I’ve been a business peer of Jim Smeaton’s at Always Best Care Senior Serivces for”
“I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring”
“I’m so happy to have such a professional and reliable agency that I can refer”
“Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call”
“The staff at Always Best Care are focused on positive outcomes for their clients and”
“Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one.”
“Always best care is a good company for senior services and also for employment. They do great at pairing you with clients! Everyone in the office has such a sweet and positive attitude.”
“I own a financial services business and share clients with Always Best Care. Recently, one of our shared clients experienced a fall which resulted in a broken hip. One of my first calls, after EMS, was to ABC. Mary Steiner responded immediately and offered to meet the client at the ER. She was wonderful and so very professional in the manner in which she handled the entire harrowing experience. She arranged for overnight care since the family had to arrive from out of town. I am so grateful for her genuine care for our client and stepping in during an emergency to help us handle the situation. I would recommend ABC for services because they absolutely go above and beyond with such a special touch. Robbie Chenault, Elevated Living Services”
“I love working here! Jim truly cares about his clients and employees. The staff goes to great lengths to make sure that the clients are cared for. I am proud to represent Always Best Care.”
“Always best care is a good company for senior services and also for employment. They do great at pairing you with clients! Everyone in the office has such a sweet and positive attitude.”
“My husband was placed with always best care after leaving the hospital. he has received outstanding care from this company, The caretaker taking care of my husband did an outstanding job working with him , helping with daily care , cleaning, and his physical therapy, would recommend her and this company to anyone looking for home Assistant to take care of a loved one! Thank you always best care for being there for us and my family .”
“Always Best Care is one the best company’s to work for. Treats everyone like Family”
“Always best care is very professional and they love the clients and their patients”
“From the first day that I started it was an experience to learn your ways but with all the staff people that I became aware of oh my gosh it was wonderful. I have been very pleased with Mary, Melissa, and Danielle of letting me decide if my clients are a perfect match for me and them. I am pleased that I chose this company. Jim is doing a very good job of hiring a amazing staff in the office to work with. Thanks to all!”
“Absolutely the best staff. They come to the house for 4 hours to take care of my dad and are so friendly. My dad loves the attention. Thanks so much for seeing to the needs of dad.”
“My mom and her husband are 80 and 92 years old. They’ve both had Covid, pneumonia, and heart issues among many other things. Always Best Care sent out a caregiver named Pat. Pat is incredible! She cooks homemade meals for them, grocery shops for them, goes to the post office, bank, and anywhere else they need, helps with showers, takes them to church, and visits them when they have to go to the hospital or nursing home. Pat truly cares about them! It’s such a blessing to have a caregiver who really cares! They love her and she loves them! Pat is truly amazing and we are so grateful that Always Best Home Care sent her to our family!”
“It is a privilege to serve this company’s clients and staff. I am impressed every day by the lengths that all will go to to make sure people’s needs are met.”
“ABC Asheville was always prompt and responsive to our family needs. Mary was thoughtful and efficient in all communications.”
“Always Best Care has helped me grow so much as a person and it is truly the best company I have ever worked for.”
“Great home care agency who really cares about their clients. Highly recommended.”
“I wanted to say thank you to all the ladies that helped look after Mom. I’m so appreciative. And thank you for all the times you helped me over the phone. I surely am thankful for your services!”
“Always Best Care has a very compassionate staff. Jim goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and care of your loved one. We have used this home care several times. They will always do what they can to accommodate their clients needs. I would recommend this Home Care to anyone that is in need of a dependable, compassionate, outgoing home care service. Congratulations to the Small Business of the Quarter for Q1: Always Best Care Senior Services! Each year, the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, through the support of Anderson Ellis (left) with Van Winkle Law Firm presents the Small Business of the Quarter Award to Jim Smeaton (right), owner – Always Best Care Senior Services Van Winkle Law Firm, awards the Small Business of the Quarter Award to four area, for-profit businesses who are Members of the Chamber, have been in business for three or more years, are active in the Chamber and community, and have made outstanding contributions for the betterment of Henderson County. Of the four quarterly winners, one will be selected as the Small Business of the Year. The Chamber recently presented Jim Smeaton, owner of Always Best Care Senior Services with the award for the first Quarter of 2019. Jim is an active Member of the Chamber – participating in the Retirement Industry Group and the Leads South group. He also participated in the inaugural Business Accelerator Program in 2018. Jim has been honored through the Chamber as the 2018 Business Plan Contest winner and has received multiple Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards. Jim’s service and participation extends from just the Chamber to the community at large. He is a member of the Fletcher Area Business Association (FABA) and the Henderson County Falls Prevention Coalition. He serves on the board of the Henderson County Council on Aging, and Aging Projects, dedicating time and resources to promoting and ensuring dignity in aging for Henderson County. Congratulations to Jim and his team at Always Best Care Senior Services!”
“Always Best Care has a very compassionate staff. Jim goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and care of your loved one. We have used this home care several times. They will always do what they can to accommodate their clients needs. I would recommend this Home Care to anyone that is in need of a dependable, compassionate, outgoing home care service. Congratulations to the Small Business of the Quarter for Q1: Always Best Care Senior Services! Each year, the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, through the support of Anderson Ellis (left) with Van Winkle Law Firm presents the Small Business of the Quarter Award to Jim Smeaton (right), owner – Always Best Care Senior Services Van Winkle Law Firm, awards the Small Business of the Quarter Award to four area, for-profit businesses who are Members of the Chamber, have been in business for three or more years, are active in the Chamber and community, and have made outstanding contributions for the betterment of Henderson County. Of the four quarterly winners, one will be selected as the Small Business of the Year. The Chamber recently presented Jim Smeaton, owner of Always Best Care Senior Services with the award for the first Quarter of 2019. Jim is an active Member of the Chamber – participating in the Retirement Industry Group and the Leads South group. He also participated in the inaugural Business Accelerator Program in 2018. Jim has been honored through the Chamber as the 2018 Business Plan Contest winner and has received multiple Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards. Jim’s service and participation extends from just the Chamber to the community at large. He is a member of the Fletcher Area Business Association (FABA) and the Henderson County Falls Prevention Coalition. He serves on the board of the Henderson County Council on Aging, and Aging Projects, dedicating time and resources to promoting and ensuring dignity in aging for Henderson County. Congratulations to Jim and his team at Always Best Care Senior Services!”
“I’ve been a business peer of Jim Smeaton’s at Always Best Care Senior Serivces for several years. Jim is one of my favorite leaders in the local buiness community. This is because of his ethical and service-oriented mindset. I have seen first hand that Always Best Care, who specialize in providing personalized, in-home care for seniors, is the best way to keep your loved ones independent and safe in the comfort of their own home in order to maximize their quality of life. Thank you Jim & team for all you do for our community!”
“I’ve known Jim Smeaton and his company for several years. His energetic and genuinely caring spirit inspires Always Best Care which has an excellent reputation for always providing the best home care for it’s clients. If your loved one needs support in living independently at home, you can’t go wrong with Always Best Care.”
“I’m so happy to have such a professional and reliable agency that I can refer my caregivers to and know that they will receive the service they need to assist with the care of their loved ones with dementia,”
“Always Best Care Seniors Services provide the personal touch in-home care! From our initial call inquiring about services, to meeting the owner Jim Smeaton to discuss our unique family needs, to the caring compassionate and understanding caregivers we are thoroughly impressed. Its such a relief knowing our loved ones are receiving the care they deserve.”
“The staff at Always Best Care are focused on positive outcomes for their clients and family members. Their standards for care giving and compassion for seniors are above reproach. Always the Best Care and more importantly, they strive to exceed the standard.”
“Thank you for your sensitive, caring, and professional care you provided for our loved one. Particularly we were impressed and touched by Barbara, Dareika, Brenda, Joanna, Hattie, and Ashley. You made an intolerable time bearable for our family. Thank you again.”
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